The Work of Welcoming is a Community Effort!
Welcoming our new neighbours takes the entire community. Welcoming happens in many ways:
- The attitudes we hold
- The way we greet people
- The level of cultural competence we attain in the jobs we do
- Many more areas
- Not least of which is the hours we volunteer to make a difference in the lives of those who are new in our community.
There are a number of agencies in our community that have developed expertise in certain aspects of serving vulnerable people. Your skills and interests will help you decide which agency’s work you could best support as a volunteer.
MJMC's role and how you can support newcomers to Canada:
In order to protect our clients’ privacy and rights, and to ensure that our volunteers are equipped to provide the best support possible, MJMC has a formal, multi-step process through which we screen and equip our volunteers. You can read more about the process on our Volunteer Application page.
A role just for you!
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at Moose Jaw Multicultural Council. Take a minute to browse through the areas listed below and learn about the different ways you can offer your time and skills. If you have questions, please speak with the Community Connections Coordinator at (306) 693-4677 or email jobeyw@mjmcinc.ca
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Classroom Assistance: Support language instructors with various English Language learning activities.
- Community Cafe Support: Help with registration and facilitation of monthly community meet ups.
- Computer Literacy Assistance: Work one-on-one or in a small group with clients to help with basic computer skills & training opportunities.
- Conversation Circle Facilitation: Help with an informal English conversation circle with small groups of MJMC clients
- Donation Support: Organize and inspect donated items.
- English Tutoring: Work one-on-one or in small groups with clients to help develop English language skills.
- Event Support: Assist with various different kinds of events on the day of and/or help with event preparation and planning.
- Field Trip Assistance: Support MJMC departments with off-site activities.
- Moving Assistance: Assist clients by moving items from temporary accommodation into long-term housing.
- Office Admin Help: support MJMC staff with administrative tasks.
- Summer Program Support: Help coordinators with summer youth programs and activities throughout the summer months.
- Workshop/Info Session Support: Assist with set-up/take down and registration of various workshops and information sessions.
- Youth Club Support: Assist Settlement Workers In Schools with the facilitation of youth activities throughout the year.
