Volunteer
Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association truly believes in volunteerism and the potential of all women. Volunteers are a precious resource to our agency and allow us to promote and enhance our services. The mission of the Volunteer Program is to empower immigrant women through volunteering and recruiting exceptional volunteers to support CIWA’s programs and services. Why do you volunteer for CIWA?
Volunteer of the Month
Every year, CIWA volunteers tirelessly provide thousands of hours of support for immigrant women and their families in Calgary. Without their support and contribution, CIWA would not be able to run the day to day activities of the organization. CIWA recognizes the hard work and outstanding efforts that our volunteers contribute every day to our programs and services through our Volunteer of the Month Initiative.
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Current Volunteer Opportunities
English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor
As a literacy volunteer, you will work one-on-one with a client to help build their reading and communication skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. This includes simple reading exercises to strengthen phonics, casual English conversation practice, interactive activities, and the use of learning tools provided by staff.
Youth Career Mentor
Volunteer mentors will make a difference in the lives of youth by supporting them through similar life experiences, help youth with career choices and professional development. Mentors will develop interpersonal and communication skills while learning and being inspired by their mentee
Childcare Team Volunteer
Volunteers in this role will have the incredible opportunity to invest in the lives of children from 6 months – 6 years old. Volunteers will provide needed support to childcare workers through play, games, enriching activities, and more.
LINC Classroom Support
The volunteer in this position will discover a great sense of satisfaction knowing they’ve provided meaningful support to language students in need, thus allowing them to better integrate into the class.
Grandma’s Kitchen – Group Support
Volunteers will gain a great sense of satisfaction from meaningful connections with seniors knowing they have helped them grow and flourish. Volunteers will support staff to help foster an atmosphere that provides mentoring and connections to newcomers by sharing their lived experiences.
Youth Career Exploration Mentor
Volunteer mentors will make a difference in the lives of youth by supporting them through similar life experiences, help youth with career choices and professional development. Mentors will develop interpersonal and communication skills while learning and being inspired by their mentee.
Girls Culture Club In-School Support
This program addresses the needs of young immigrant, refugee and visible minority girls between the ages of 10 and 19 through education, cultural awareness and successful integration. All CIWA volunteers are required to provide a Calgary Policy Services security check as well as a Child Welfare Intervention Check.
Volunteer Interpreter
Volunteers who provide interpretation support to clients will gain a sense of satisfaction and pride knowing they are the bridge that spans communication between two people. Oftentimes without the interpreter a clear route of communication doesn’t happen. Volunteers will constantly learn new things, be exposed to a variety of settings, personal and/or professional grown and more.