Where We Volunteer

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Multiple weekly groups at each program!

Conversation Corners (Compass Community Health)

Assisting with reading, writing, speaking, listening, and providing translation at a literacy program for newcomer populations and English language learners.

Conway Opportunity Homes

Assisting residents with physical disabilities.

Good Food Centre (Mission Services)

Preparing hampers, stocking shelves, serving visitors.

Inasmuch Women’s Shelter (Mission Services)

Providing care for infants and children so that mothers can attend educational and therapeutic groups.

Learning and Fun (Welcome Inn Community Centre)

Mentoring underserved kids, teaching financial literacy activities, and providing homework help.

Let’s Get Moving (BGC)

Mentoring and being positive role models for grades 1-6, with a focus on active living, wellness, and nutrition.

Newcomer Youth Centre (YMCA)

Assisting recent immigrant youth through mentoring, tutoring, and conversation.

Pathways to Education (Compass Community Health)

Tutoring underserved high school students through homework, studying, and conversation.

Next Stories

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Dec 06, 2023

Newsletter: December 2023

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Just a Little Bit of Love!

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