New Neighbours Program
Host Program for New Immigrants
Be a friend and help a new Canadian
Every year, Canada receives, with open arms, newcomers who are seeking a new and better way of life. Some come to Canada, skilled experienced, educated and ready to contribute to society. However, they find it hard to adjust to the flow of Canadian life and to find work because of many barriers they face, including linguistic ones. Others are alone, homebound and are not familiar with our way of life.
What is the New Neighbours Program?
New Neighbours recruits volunteers to provide assistance and friendship to newcomers to Edmonton and Canada. Canadian volunteers are matched with immigrants to offer a warm welcome and to share information with them on:
- Canadian lifestyle and culture
- Share information on:
- Education, health-care
- Family and settlement services
- Copying with the winter weather and enjoying our summer and it's festivals and more...
- Access to community services and resources
- And practice speaking English
As a New Neighbours volunteer, you can:
- Gain a friend
- SHare new ideas
- Experience new cultures
The New Neighbours participant discovers:
- A warm welcome
- Friendship
- Information
- Emotional support
Who can volunteer
Anyone, regardless of age, who is interested in the New Neighbours Program and demonstrates:
- Efficiency in English
- A willingness to be a friend, to listen and to share
- Knowledge of Canadian society and the Edmonton community
How to get started
Contact Dulari at:
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
Suite #201, 10720-113 street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 3H8
Phone: 780.474.8445
Fax: 780.477.0883
E-mail: newneighbours@interbaun.com