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Make a FRIEND today have a FRIENDSHIP for life, be a HOST VOLUNTEER! (Surrey-Delta-Langley-White Rock)


Date: 2009-11-04, 4:47PM PST
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Discover new interests and form new bonds with people from around the world, become a HOST VOLUNTEER today!
As a Host Volunteer, you have the unique opportunity to contribute your skills to easing the adjustment of immigrants and refugees into their community.


Responsibilities:
• Develop a mentorship plan to help newcomers overcome challenges
• Take initiative in learning about the lives, customs, and needs of immigrants and refugees
• Meet for 2 to 3 hours per week for up to six (6) months with newcomers.
• Complete monthly progress reports

Benefits of volunteering:
• Opportunity to meet new people and learn about new cultures, languages and traditions
• A letter of reference following six months of regular, reliable volunteer work
• Access to professional training and development (i.e. cross cultural communication and diversity training)
• Sense of accomplishment by serving and supporting your local community

Qualifications:
• Ability to speak English an asset
• Commitment of time
• Knowledge of local community resources

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact

Cinthia Page or Libo Kong
Host Program Coordinators


604-597-0205 ext. 1204/1235
Email: host@dcrs.ca
Website: www.dcrs.ca
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
1107, 7330 137th Street
Surrey, BC V3W 1A3


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