Saamis Immigration Services Association helps newcomers integrate and feel empowered within the community. 

A large portion of learning and preparation for the workforce occurs through volunteer placements. Not only do these placements allow newcomers to practice the English skills learned through Saamis, but to make connections, be a larger part of their community and to gain insight into the local workforce. Many considerations are made before placing new citizens to a volunteer placement like existing skills, interests and abilities. Finding the right fit is crucial to success.

If your business has volunteer opportunities and needs a few extra hands, reach out to this incredible organization and see how you can partner with them. Whether it be administrative assistance, event work or maybe it is additional labour, it is very likely that the perfect volunteer is waiting.

Volunteer Opportunities can be provided to Karina Rita at karina@saamisimmigration.ca

More ways to get involved

1. Saamis is always interested in connecting with those willing to share their knowledge in the classroom. They have classes and courses of all shapes and sizes. Everything from Driving Preparation, Budgeting to the more in-depth cross-cultural parenting and computer basics.

2. Skills-based workshops are a fun and educational aspect to their programming. You could volunteer to lead a skills group on a topic like Cooking, Sewing or Home Maintenance.