We're back! Newcomer Services drop-in at Whistler Public Library are available every: Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm / Friday 10 am - 12 pm
Build confidence, competence, connections, and community through volunteering.
Volunteering is a way to get connected to the people and places where you live and can really help you get settled into your new life. As a newcomer to Canada, volunteering can provide you with the opportunity to help others and it can also help you find a job in Canada.
At the Welcome Centres, our volunteer program gives you a number of different opportunities to get involved, depending on your interests, skills and time available.
If you choose to volunteer with the Whistler Multicultural Society, you’ll have the opportunity to drive the direction, vision and mission of this immigrant-led non-profit organization and to support our local multicultural, multiracial communities.
Whatever you do with us, you’ll…
Tutor an adult learner in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of the English Language. Share cultural experiences and help the learner connect to the broader community. [More detail… ESL tutor job description]
Support qualifying Canadians, newcomers and immigrants to complete simple income tax and benefit returns using computer software at tax clinics. [More detail… Income Tax Preparer job description]
Assist Settlement Worker and other service provider representatives by managing clients and registration, and providing a first line of information to clients at the weekly service provider drop-in session. [More detail… Settlement Resource Assistant job description]
Help drive the vision, mission and program development to support local multicultural and multiracial community members. As we grow and develop to deliver services and programs across the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast, a core value is for our organization to led totally by newcomers, immigrants and racialized community members. Find your voice with us… [More detail… WMS board member information sheet]
Support your peers, your social, family and work connections, with information and referrals that help them cope with adjusting and adapting to life in Canada and Whistler. [More detail… Immigrant Peer Educator job description]
Work with the Multicultural Outreach Worker to run monthly Multicultural Community Kitchens. Help prepare, manage and record each event, encourage participants connect to each other, and ensure cultural sharing is enjoyable. [More detail… Multicultural Community Kitchens Assistant job description]
Friday Multicultural Meet Up facilitator works in close collaboration with the Welcome Centre Outreach Worker on developing the program schedule, exploring new ideas on an ongoing basis, and creating a friendly environment where immigrants and newcomers can connect with each other while having a coffee/tea and encourage participation in the weekly activity. [More detail… Welcome Centre Drop In Assistant job description]
Work with Welcome Centre staff to build immigrant understanding of the value of volunteering in Canada, promote Welcome Centre volunteer opportunities, recruit and support volunteers, and coordinate volunteer tracking for recognition and references. [More detail… Welcome Centre Volunteer Coordinator job description]
We're back! Newcomer Services drop-in at Whistler Public Library are available every: Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm / Friday 10 am - 12 pm