The Partnership’s Community Connections program invites everyone to get involved with providing eligible newcomers to our region a warm community hug. Moving to a new country is a significant and often challenging experience, filled with both excitement and uncertainty. Community Connections volunteers serve as mentors, helping newcomers navigate their new surroundings and easing the transition by supporting their integration into the community.
Our volunteer opportunities complement local settlement programs provided at the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs Pictou County. Activities include accompanying newcomers on grocery shopping trips, having conversations over coffee, taking walks to explore the community, assisting with doctor’s appointments, or attending community events together.
As a Community Connections volunteer, you’ll help newcomers build their social networks, while also enjoying the opportunity to forge new friendships and engage in enriching cultural exchanges.
Community Connection Volunteers help newcomers build their social networks and learn more about life in Canada. Volunteers gain the opportunity to forge new friendships and engage in enriching cultural exchanges.
