Community Bridging

Community Bridging Program
for Adults and Youth

—A friendship program to match community residents (host volunteers) with immigrants in Kamloops and surrounding communities.

—Help immigrants learn through a process of social engagement and partnership:

• How to live in Canada
• How to adjust to the community
• Provide an opportunity to practice English
• The Youth Program matches volunteer youth in the same range from ages 8+

Who is a Host Volunteer?

• People who live in the community (more than three years)
• Want to learn more about other cultures
• Interested in multicultural and global issues
• Want to help someone adjust to living in a new country

How to join:

• Fill out an application
• Have a criminal record check (16 years of age and over)
• Have an interview with Program Coordinator to assist with matching
• Have fun!

What are the Benefits?

As a Volunteer:

• You will make new friends
• Learn about other cultures
• Enhance someone’s English language skills
• Be a guide to the community/country

As a Newcomer:

• Learn about local information and community resources
• Practice conversational English and learn local vocabulary
• Meet new people in your community