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Programs for Newcomers
Newcomer Youth Connection Program
The Newcomer Youth Connection Program aims to assist new immigrant youth living
in New Westminster and Burnaby in adjusting to their new surroundings. The
program is specifically intended for youths, aged 15 to 24, who are facing
issues such as language barriers, isolation, stigmas, cultural adjustments and
homesickness. The Newcomer Youth Connection Program offers the following
services:
1. Life Skills
• Independent living
• Employment readiness
• Familiarization with the Canadian education system
• Informing youth of their rights and responsibilities
2. Academics (ESL)
• Learning English as a second language
• Learning basic reading and numeracy
• Academic upgrading
3. Other Services
• Educational outings
• Workplace orientation
Through these services, the Newcomer Youth Connection Program hopes to empower
immigrant youth, increase their wellness and safety, reduce any feelings of
isolation they may have, increase their personal competency and increase their
overall quality of life. This program is free of charge, and is offered through
the Lower Mainland Purpose Society and is funded by the Ministry of Children and
Family Development.
To register for this program or for more information, please contact:
Tully Mtatiro
Program Coordinator
Phone: 778-397-1971
Cell: 604-889-2672
Email:
tully.mtatiro@purposesociety.org
Or visit us at:
720-12th Street
New Westminster, BC, V3M4J9
New Westminster Community Gateway
The New Westminster Community Gateway provides services of reception and
orientation for immigrant newcomers of New Westminster. This program is funded
by the Immigration and WelcomeBC Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education
and Labour Market Development. The NWCG aims to:
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Provide newcomers with a successful start in
New Westminster
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Match newcomers with Welcome Ambassadors,
who will provide newcomers with information about life in New
Westminster, as well as information regarding available services
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Help newcomers build an understanding of
Canadian life and culture, develop new connections and learn how
to access services in the community
The Welcome Ambassadors are volunteers who are:
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Residents of New Westminster who are
established immigrants.
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Able to draw from their own experiences
immigrating to New Westminster
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Familiar of local services in New
Westminster, and will be able to help newcomers adjust to their
new surroundings.
The New Westminster Community Gateway offers comprehensive and relevant training
for all Welcome Ambassadors. In volunteering for the NWCG, Welcome Ambassadors
have an opportunity to participate in a cross-cultural program while developing
broadly applicable skills.
If you are interested in the volunteer position with NWCG, or have any questions
about this program, please contact:
Eman Elmasri
Program Coordinator
Phone: 778-397-1022
Cell: 604-562-5172
Email:
eman.elmasri@purposesociety.org
Or visit the NWCG at:
720-12th Street
New Westminster, BC, V3M4J9
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