Make-a-friend with a New Syrian Family Program - Call for volunteers
As you already know, there is a large number Syrian newcomers to the Ottawa area that are being settled.
To help them get acquainted with the Canadian way of life, we are looking for volunteers to spare ~5 hrs/week to help them. We ask that fluent Arabic and English speakers only apply please.
Tasks include:
Volunteer Signup Form
To help them get acquainted with the Canadian way of life, we are looking for volunteers to spare ~5 hrs/week to help them. We ask that fluent Arabic and English speakers only apply please.
Tasks include:
- Helping them do basic things like navigate the ATM machine, where to buy groceries and how to purchase things. How to pay by Debit Card.
- Take them to the English assessment centre to get the adults and the kids evaluated. and help register them in school
- Drive them around town and show them the area they live in and what amenities are available
- Introduce them to community centres
- Give them your phone number so they can call you in case they have questions.
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