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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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.

2025 Registration Deadline: December 20th

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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. 2025 Registration Deadline: December 20th
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 Email:	host@irsapei.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.irsapei.ca/en/holiday-host-volunteer-program
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	A one-day commitment in late December or early January, arranged between the volunteer host and their guests

Charlottetown Office

49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3
Coverage Area: Kings County * Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
General Inquiries
902-628-6009
info@irsapei.ca