Join us! as an Ambassador or as an Organization that participates in learning and using these tools to help your organization become more culturally knowledgable in making the Comox Valley more welcoming to newcomers.
Interested? Email Krista Ma at krista [dot] ma [at] immigrantwelcome [dot] ca or call 250-338-6359 for more information.
Here are some tools you might find useful... more»
DID YOU KNOW? Media Campaign in the Comox Valley
What do you know about immigrants? DID YOU KNOW that:
Education:
Immigrant/newcomer students enrich our educational communities and connect us globally.
- 54% of immigrants to BC in 2010, who are older than 25 years, have university or higher level education.
- 85% of those with university degrees arrive with official language ability.
[Link to BC Immigration Trends... more»
National Volunteer Week
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers! In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), Volunteer Campbell River is inviting everyone to their Volunteer Appreciation Event on Saturday, April 27th, 11am to 2pm at the Campbell River Common Mall. We hope to see you there. For more information: www.volunteercr.ca or call (250)287-8111. more»
Volunteer Opportunity - Network Administrator
Immigrant Welcome Centre of Campbell River
POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Network Administrator
REPORTS TO: HR Coordinator
TYPE OF VOLUNTEER: Periodic
TIME COMMITMENT: As needed, 2-5 hours / week
POSITION SUMMARY:
This person will help to setup and troubleshoot technological network issues in 2 offices. The operating systems are Mac OS, Windows 7, Windows 8 Professional, and Server 2012.... more»
Multicultural Group Programs Campbell River 2013 dates
English Conversation & Social for Immigrants 50 years+ meets in the Campbell River Community Centre Lounge, on Monday Jan 7,21, Feb 4,18, Mar 4,18, April 15,29, May 13,27, Jun 10
Multicultural Women's Group. dates TBA Robron Centre 11:30-1:30
Multicultural Men's Indoor Soccer first session Tuesday, January 8 Robron Centre Gym, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Multicultural Family Recreation Evenings... more»