Settlement Services in Waterloo RegionReception House Waterloo Region provides primary resettlement support for all government assisted refugees in Waterloo Region: Temporary residence, orientation, needs assessment, employment support, social integration programs, youth services and more. Many other settlement and community services will also provide support such as Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre (KWMC) and YMCA Immigrant Services. Supporting RefugeesReception House programs and initiatives:
Volunteer opportunities to assist with these programs will be developed as needs arise. The following training links will help you to prepare to support refugees in our community:
Exisiting Volunteer opportunities that will strengthen resouces for refugees as they settle in our Region can be found on our Volunteer Search page under Newcomer Supports. See list below for current positions available for you to assist others as they settle in Waterloo Region. |
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Position
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Program/Special Event
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Organization
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Volunteer Mentor | SEEDS CANADA | |
Conversational English Partner | In Person/Virtual | Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre |
Delivery Assistant | Hamper Delivery Program | The Food Bank of Waterloo Region |
Interpreter | Spanish | COMPASS Refugee Centre |
Grant writer | Levant Canada | |
Youth Advisory Committee Member | Reception House Waterloo Region | |
Web Designer | iHelp International | |
Group Facilitator | Women's English Conversation Circle | iHelp International |
Admin | Steps | Levant Canada |
Adult Literacy Tutor-Cambridge | English one-to-one tutor | The Literacy Group of Waterloo Region |
Building Essential Supply Kits | Caring Kits | Volunteer Waterloo Region |