BC Newcomer Services Program

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) formerly known as BCSIS is looking for volunteers to help with its English conversation groups. BCNSP is a settlement service delivered by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to support temporary residents and naturalized citizens to settle and integrate into the community. English conversation groups will be held to support temporary foreign workers, refugee claimants and immigrants who have now become Canadian citizens but may still be facing language barriers. By removing language barriers, BCNSP clients can integrate better into everyday life

More information about BC Newcomer Services Program: www.successbcnsp.com

Work Location:

Remote: Access through zoom platform (zoom account is required)

Time Commitment and Schedule:

2 hours weekly commitment

Short volunteer briefing and training within 2 weeks of start date.

Current Openings: 

TBA

• The instruction will be conducted in English
• Volunteers will have to be fluent in English

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice English phrases and vocabulary used in everyday settings with a small group of people of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Facilitate each session according to the lesson plan
• Encourage equal participation among all participants
• Take registration and attendance at the beginning of each session and keep paperwork.
• May work alone or with another co-facilitator

Qualifications Required:

• Fluent in English (CLB level 9-12)
• Education related to teaching or adult learning an asset
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

 Personal Traits/ Qualities Desired:

• Friendly and reliable
• Encouraging
• A non-judgmental listener

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Support the work of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in our mission to build bridges, harvest diversity and foster integration through service and advocacy
• Gain valuable event experience
• Opportunity to practice group facilitation

Interested Volunteers:

Please fill in the application form.