About The Settlement e-Volunteer Program

Settlement e-Volunteers provide hands-on assistance and practical information to  pre-arrival newcomers and recently landed immigrants.  You will learn about services available for newcomers and discuss numerous aspects of  daily life in Manitoba.

You did a tremendous job immigrating to Canada, we want to help you make this move as smooth as possible. The first year is fun, get prepared for it … from the comfort of your home!

Time: 1 or 2 hours a week
Total time with an e-Volunteer: 10 hours
How long: 5-10 weeks
Place: Skype/phone/email

Newcomers will:

  1. discuss what they want to learn about Manitoba
  2. set goals for their sessions and work towards them
  3. discuss and agree on session schedule
  4. actively participate in the sessions
  5. complete their Learning Journal after each session

Settlement e-Volunteers will:

  1. prepare materials for each session according to their client’s needs
  2. share their knowledge of life in Canada
  3. answer newcomer’s questions about various services available in Manitoba
  4. share links to useful resources and/or tools
  5. make the online sessions productive and fun!

For details contact:

Tatiana Nedelko
e-Volunteer Coordinator
tnedelko@myenglishonline.ca
Phone: (204) 946-5140  (ex. 205)
Skype: englishonlinemb7