Community Connections Volunteer

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Position ID: V-OSH1482
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2025

Opportunity Details: Community Connections Volunteer

Contact Nahrin Ojanes, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, COSTI Immigrant Services; Email: nahrin.ojanes@costi.org
Duties

COSTI is currently recruiting volunteers for its Community Connections Program to support government-sponsored refugee families arriving in the Greater Toronto Area. Selected volunteers will be matched with a newcomer family to assist in their integration and settlement journey, providing guidance, support, and a welcoming presence as they adapt to their new community.

Duties of Welcome Group volunteers might vary based on the family’s needs, some of which might include  

  • Build a positive and trusting relationship with newcomer families 

  • Socialize and engage with the newcomer family to help build connections and raise a sense of belonging 

  • Provide interpretation support if you speak the same language as the family  

  • Escort the newcomer clients to some appointments to help navigate the public transportation system 

  • Provide information and share resources based on the family's needs 

  • Hold a casual conversation with parents/ adult family members to enhance English skills  

If you are interested, please contact us at nahrin.ojanes@costi.org
Ages 19 year(s) and up
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Information & Referral Services ; Life Skills Support ; Newcomer Assistance ; Social Interaction ; Support Group Facilitation
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Seasons Year Round
Location Durham Region
Number of Positions Ajax ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Whitby 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required - all volunteer will attend a mandatory online orientation and training session ; Scheduled training - We will find a time that works for you
Police Check Required

Agency Details: COSTI

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Office Phone 416-658-1600
Fax 416-658-6590
E-Mail info@costi.org
Website www.costi.org
Address & Map
Bruno M Suppa Corporate Office, 1710 Dufferin St
Toronto, ON
Canada M6E 3P2
 
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Mailing Address Bruno M Suppa Corporate Office, 1710 Dufferin St 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M6E 3P2

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