Archway Community Services

Friendship-based Match 

Volunteers in the one-on-one matching program are connected with an immigrant or refugee who lives in Abbotsford and has reached out for support. The time commitment is approximately 2 hrs per week for a minimum of 6 months.

Job Description:

• Schedule meetings with “match” and plan activities
• Offer English language support to a new immigrant or refugee
• Share insights into Canadian culture
• Share knowledge of the local community, attractions, events, and activities
• Offer friendship and support

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the challenges facing new immigrants/refugees
• Knowledge of the community and the resources that are available
• Fluency in English
• Patience and empathy
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural differences

This volunteer position is best suited for someone who is:

• Outgoing and friendly
• Not judgmental or critical
• Patient
• Respectful
• A native or fluent English speaker

Volunteer Duties

• Assist participants with knitting projects
• Organize materials and ensure that participants have the equipment they need
• Offer friendship and support to participants while they knit 
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere amongst the group participants

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the challenges facing newcomers
• Ability to knit (you don't need to be an expert!)
• Patience and empathy
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural differences

This volunteer position is best suited for someone who is:

• Outgoing and friendly
• Not judgmental or critical
• Patient
• Respectful
• A team-player