Volunteer Program
Westman Immigrant Services has a popular and well-recognized volunteer program that helps newcomers and Canadians build friendships and a stronger community together. With your help, newcomers can take steps to successfully adapt and integrate into Canadian society.
Settlement Partner
As a settlement partner, you will be matched with a newcomer. Volunteers can provide newcomers with friendship and support.
Settlement Partners and program volunteers can:
- acquaint newcomers with community resources
- accompany people shopping or to appointments
- give EAL students an opportunity to practice English
- help teachers and students in the classroom
- learn about other cultures and share their unique Canadian perspective
- build cross-cultural, leadership, advocacy and problem-solving skills
- gain greater awareness of global issues, racism, diversity, social justice and human rights
- obtain experience for future careers in teaching, international relations, tourism, etc.
Volunteer Professional Development
In order to prepare our volunteers for a successful experience with Westman Immigrant Services, we have developed a series of workshops such as:
- Orientation and volunteering
- Communication and culture
- Diversity
- EAL classroom assistant skills
- Settlement partner issues
To become a volunteer:
1. Download the Application
2. Arrange a time for an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator, Phone: (204) 727-6031 ext. 224
3. Attend the volunteer training session
All volunteers must undergo a criminal record check.
