Community Engagement - Holiday Host Program

Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association
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Service Description

Connects newcomers to Canada with settled resident volunteers who wish to invite newcomers into their home for the holiday season so they can experience Canadian holiday traditions by sharing a meal, seasonal activity or party invitation together. Typically individuals and their hosts get together either around Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's.

2024 registration deadline: December 10th

Information

Eligibility:
Open to all newcomers but must be/become a registered client of IRSA * Volunteers must be residents of PEI and registered as volunteers
Visit website for Volunteer Sign-up Form
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Individuals who are not registered clients can register online or book an appointment with an Intake Worker to become clients for free * Existing clients can drop in, call or email to register for the program * Individuals who wish to be hosts can register online to become a registered volunteer
Documents Required:
Completed application/volunteer forms
Program Hours:
Arranged between volunteer host and their guests
Program Email:
abrilguardado@irsapei.ca
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.irsapei.ca/en/holiday-host-volunteer-program
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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