Wellness and recreation in Cochrane, Alberta
Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area - Newcomer Helper Program
Offered by Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area
In short
This program is designed to help Newcomers get acquainted with Cochrane and meet new friends. Volunteers would spend some time visiting and answering the clients questions about how life in Cochrane Alberta works. ie.
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, People who get me, Rest and recreation
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- No Physical Location, Please Contact Agency For Information, Cochrane, AB
- How to reach
- Contact through Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area: (587) 580-9448 · programsmanager@helpinghandscochrane.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
This program is designed to help Newcomers get acquainted with Cochrane and meet new friends.
Volunteers would spend some time visiting and answering the clients questions about how life in Cochrane Alberta works. ie. Where to find a doctor, dentist, the library, recreation centre, etc. and explain what facilities and other resources we have available in our town. Help them feel welcome, informed and connected!
We do have a need for Professional Mentors as well (Get Involved). Some Newcomers have questions about the Canadian workforce and how it functions. They are looking for career advice on where and how to apply for jobs. Volunteers are not expected to find jobs for the Newcomer but rather be a Canadian advisor on how to go about getting a foot in the door.
Some Newcomer Helpers in our program have been matched with volunteers based on common hobbies or interests. This prevents isolation that many Newcomers experience because they dont know where to turn to find social networks.
How do I get in touch?
Call (587) 580-9448, email programsmanager@helpinghandscochrane.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Cochrane, Alberta.
No Physical Location, Please Contact Agency For Information, Cochrane, AB
No Physical Location, Please Contact Agency For Information, Cochrane, ABCochrane, Alberta
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