Education and training in Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre
In short
The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) is a non-profit organization founded in November 1989 by three former refugees.
- Hours
- Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
- 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
- Food to eat, Money to get by, Somewhere to wash, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, People who get me, A job, Rest and recreation
- Where
- 1004 N Park St, Victoria, BC V8T 1C6
- How to reach
- (250) 361-9433 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
VIRCS - Children & Youth
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre
- 0.5 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
VIRCS - Emergency Food Supplies Delivery
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre
- 0.5 km from centre
- Every Thursday between 11:30am - 2:00pm
- Website checked March 2026
VIRCS - Employment Pathways 2 Professions & Trades (P2PT)
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre
- 0.5 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
VIRCS - Volunteer
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre
- 0.5 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) is a non-profit organization founded in November 1989 by three former refugees. The centre helps immigrants, refugees, new Canadian citizens, and visible minorities settle and adapt into new lives in Greater Victoria. The multicultural staff annually serve an average of 3,000 clients from all over the world. VIRCS provides a wide range of services to its target group, assisting them with everything from settling in Victoria to finding a job. Over the years, the centre has developed positive relationships with other organizations, service providers, the local business community, and the community at large. VIRCS gratefully acknowledges the funding support of the federal and provincial governments.
Who can use it?
Immigrants, refugees, new Canadian citizens, and visible minorities
When is it open?
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre is open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 361-9433, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 361-9433
- Website
- http://www.vircs.bc.ca/
Listed in Victoria, British Columbia.
1004 N Park St, Victoria, BC V8T 1C6
1004 N Park St, Victoria, BC V8T 1C6Victoria, British Columbia
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