Education and training in Edmonton, Alberta
ICWA - Outreach Workers
Offered by Indo-Canadian Women's Association of Edmonton
In short
Two outreach workers provide support to new hard to reach immigrants. These clients have severe language barriers that make it difficult for them to access services.
- Hours
- Weekdays: 9AM-4PM
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago)
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Skills for work, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices
- Where
- 9342 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5X8
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Two outreach workers provide support to new hard to reach immigrants. These clients have severe language barriers that make it difficult for them to access services. As ICWA outreach workers work in the community and speak their language so it is ensured that the clients needs are met.
The female outreach worker, work in collaboration with the Pakistani Community Centre in Millwoods, IFFSA (an Islamic Food Bank), and Duggan Community. A majority of these immigrants come from eastern part of India and Pakistan. She provides them information/orientation and refers them to appropriate services. Her work extends to working with immigrant communities to share basic settlement information, to motivate them to plan their careers by learning English and Computer skills for a better future and even to support their childrens education. She also educate community members on vaccination for children, its benefits and to be vigilant and aware of allergies if they should happen.
Who can use it?
Immigrant women, men and youth
When is it open?
ICWA - Outreach Workers is open Weekdays: 9AM-4PM.
How do I get in touch?
Call (780) 707-9483, email info@icwaedmonton.org, or use the website.
- Phone
- (780) 707-9483
- info@icwaedmonton.org
- Website
- http://icwaedmonton.org/
Listed in Edmonton, Alberta.
9342 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5X8
9342 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5X8Edmonton, Alberta
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