Holiday Host Program

Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; Formerly PEIANC; Formerly PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada; 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.

2023 Christmas registration deadline: December 18th

Information

Eligibility:
Open to all newcomers but must be/become a registered client of IRSA * Volunteers must be residents of PEI
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
People 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 * People who wish to be hosts can also drop in, call or email to inquire
Documents Required:
Completed application/volunteer forms
Program Hours:
Arranged between volunteer host and their guests
Program Email:
suna@irsapei.ca
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.irsapei.ca/en/holiday-host-volunteer-program
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island

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