Volunteers make a huge contribution to our work helping immigrants and refugees build new lives in Canada. Our volunteer program provides many opportunities for dedicated individuals to contribute their time and talents to a wide and interesting variety of activities that support newcomers in their settlement journey.
About the Ignite program:
The program helps newcomer clients launch and grow their businesses by facilitating one-on-one support from a business advisor. Ignite guides clients through developing their business plans, registering their businesses, exploring funding, and lending options, and finding distinct, feasible, and strategic solutions to achieve entrepreneurial success.
Assignment Title: | Volunteer Business Writer |
Location of Assignment: | ISSofBC Welcome Centre–Surrey 301-10334 152A Surrey BC V3R 7P8 |
Delivery: | This is a remote volunteering opportunity(Microvolunteering / Remote volunteering) |
Vaccination Policy | Effective December 9th, 2022, ISSofBC is suspending our Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. |
Position Summary:
The Volunteer Business Writer will support Ignite program customers, participating in the development of the business brand and creating content to promote the client’s company. The Volunteer Business Writer may help clients with business plan writing such as editing and reviewing draft business plans, interviewing clients and compiling their stories to create engaging content for their websites in the form of blogs or articles.
Responsibilities:
Time Commitment:
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
Assets:
As a Business Writer at Ignite Program:
Frequency of the recruitment for the position
Ongoing
Staff Contact
For inquiries and information about volunteer position, please contact:
Leo Cabasag
Coordinator, Volunteer Programs – Settlement
Email Address: leo.cabasag@issbc.org
We will process volunteer applications upon recommendation of the Spark and Ignite program.
About the Ignite program:
Launch and grow your business with one-on-one help from a business advisor, guiding you through developing your business plan, registering your business, exploring funding options and, and helping you address your challenges and needs.
Assignment Title: | Volunteer Videographer |
Location of Assignment: | ISSofBC Welcome Centre–Surrey 301-10334 152A St. Surrey BC V3R 7P8 |
Delivery: | This is a remote volunteering opportunity (Microvolunteering / Remote volunteering) |
Vaccination Policy: | Effective December 9th, 2022, ISSofBC is suspending our Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. |
Position Summary:
The Videographer will support Ignite program clients by participating in the development of the business brand and creating compelling videos to promote the client’s business, products, and services. The Videographer may interview clients and compile their stories to create engaging video content for their business websites and social channels.
Responsibilities:
Time Commitment:
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
Assets:
As a Volunteer Videographer at Ignite Program:
Application Process and Screening Measures
Frequency of the recruitment for the position
Ongoing
Staff Contact
For inquiries and information about volunteer position, please contact:
Leo Cabasag
Coordinator, Volunteer Programs – Settlement
Email Address: leo.cabasag@issbc.org
We will process volunteer applications upon recommendation of the program
Location: ISSofBC – Burnaby
The Organization:The Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) is one of the largest immigrant-serving agencies in Canada, with a national and international reputation in the field of migrant issues and services for immigrants and refugees. Since 1972 we’ve been providing a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada. Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide settlement, education and employment services for over 20,000 clients every year.
The Role: Facilitation – Volunteer Mentor, Settlement
ISSofBC Volunteers play a key role in achieving the organization’s mission, “helping newcomers build a future in Canada.” Volunteers support newcomer immigrants to smoothly settle and integrate into Canadian society in many different aspects of the settlement process. One of the ways is to help newcomers learn more about Canadian culture and heritage and to help improve their communication skills and confidence in their settlement journey into Canadian society, living in BC and becoming an active member of their local community.
Location of Assignment: | ISSofBC Burnaby 207-7355 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V3N 4Z6 |
Delivery: | Online or In-Person |
COVID-19 Information: | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ISSofBC is currently adapting the ‘hybrid (online/hybrid) volunteering model’. Volunteers will have the option to share their time and skills remotely, over the internet and in-person. |
Vaccination Policy: | Please refer to our mandatory volunteer policies. |
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge
Skills, Abilities, and Attitudes
Other requirements
Boundaries and Expectations
Training
Volunteers for this position are required to complete the following:
Benefits
Volunteers will have the opportunity to:
Time Frame / Level of Commitment
Application Process and Screening Measures
Frequency of the recruitment for the position
Ongoing, quarterly.
Staff Contact
For questions and clarifications, please contact:
Fatoumata Niane
Coordinator, Volunteer Programs
Telephone Number: 604-395-8000 Ext. 1633
Email address: fatoumata.niane@issbc.org
Learn about some of our volunteers creating a supportive environment for newcomers to Canada of all backgrounds.
A criminal record check is required due to the nature of our work with vulnerable populations. Applications may take time to complete and we thank you for your patience!
Check out current volunteer opportunities.
Thank you everyone for being a part of our team!
Have questions, submit your questions and we’ll get back to you shortly.