UNIQUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

"Bringing People Together And Making Friends From Around The World."

What Is The Host Program?

Every day people come to Canada seeking a new and better way of life. They come with valuable work skills, but find it hard to get a job and adjust because they speak a different language or they are not familiar with our society.

In 1992 the Peel/Halton Host Program began serving newcomers in the regions of Peel and Halton. Our program is one of the 25 Host Programs that extends across Canada. The aim is to help newcomers settle and integrate quickly into Canada by matching them with volunteer 'hosts'.

The Host Program offers a unique volunteer opportunity whereby resident Canadians can show new immigrants what it means to be a "Canadian".

Volunteer Hosts

Volunteer 'hosts' are people who have an enthusiasm for learning about other cultures, are interested in making new friends, and who want to help someone adjust to life in Canada. With the assistance and understanding of volunteers like you, the Host Program makes a new country feel like home to a newcomer.

Host Program volunteers and newcomers spend 2-3 hours per week work,ing on a slew of activities.
They can...

• practice English
• Share experiences
• learn about Canadian life and other cultures
• locate information on housing, employment, education etc.
• or simply form friendships

Benefits To Becoming A Volunteer Host

As a Volunteer Host, you will...

• form new friendships with newcomers and other Host Program volunteers
• share a unique cross cultural experience
• gain valuable skills in multi-cultural and settlement issues
• enhance your own knowledge of available resources in Peel and Halton
• participate in an exciting variety of educational workshops, social activities and special events
• receive preparatory training and on-going support from the Host Staff
• receive a certificate of recognition for your contribution

Here's How It Works

If you are interested in joining a whole new world of friendship contact the Peel/Halton Host Program at:

Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services (Mississauga)
3050 Confederation Pkwy.
(200M) Main Floor
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 3Z6

For Mississauga call (905) 273-4938

Dunrankin Public School
3700 Dunrankin Dr. Room 103
Mississauga, Ontario
L4T I V9

For Brampton/Malton call (905) 677-5816

Funded By Citizenship and Immigration Canada

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