Become a Friend of Newcomers

Are you interested in volunteering directly with newcomers? Do you want to help newcomers learn to access services and connect with our community? Volunteering with Immigrant Services is a fulfilling way to give back to the community.

Volunteers are matched with newcomers and newcomer families to offer one-on-one support with everything from learning how to go to the bank and the grocery store to offering peer support and guidance around applying to jobs and going to school.

Matching activities have been shown to support the two-way street of integration by fostering intercultural awareness and acceptance, and supporting volunteers to better understand the contributions of immigrants and the challenges they face in Canada.

Volunteer Match Activities

Personal exchanges based on needs, interests and hobbies, including:

Informal language learning to practice and improve English and French skills, including:

To volunteer as a match you must

How to Get Involved

To become a friend of newcomers, please contact:

Najib Mangal (he/him)
Lethbridge Family Services
Community Connections Manager, Immigrant Services
403-320-1589 Ext. 3228
nmangal@lfsfamily.ca

Contact: Najib Mangal
Emailnmangal@lfsfamily.ca
Phone403-320-1589
Service Location: 1107 – 2 Ave. A  North, Lethbridge, AB
Office Hours:
8:30 AM—4:30 PM, Monday—Friday
Closed Statutory holidays

 

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