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:
- discuss what they want to learn about Manitoba
- set goals for their sessions and work towards them
- discuss and agree on session schedule
- actively participate in the sessions
- complete their Learning Journal after each session
Settlement e-Volunteers will:
- prepare materials for each session according to their client’s needs
- share their knowledge of life in Canada
- answer newcomer’s questions about various services available in Manitoba
- share links to useful resources and/or tools
- 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