Immigrant Advisory Table Looking for New Volunteers

Immigrant Integration, News, Volunteers

The Abbotsford Local Immigration Partnership (ALIP) is seeking volunteers for the Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) to help guide policies and strategies for inclusion in Abbotsford.  ALIP is a collective initiative designed to strengthen our ability to welcome...

Three Friends Join Forces To Make A Difference

Stories, Volunteers

​This week I had the pleasure of meeting three volunteers who are working as Friendship-Based Mentors for newcomers through the Community Connections program. Maureen, Janice and Connie, jointly mentor a family who is new to Canada and now living here in Abbotsford....

“Friendship, not just Lessons” – Sharon’s and Sophie’s Story

Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers

When Sharon, an RN and nursing instructor, retired after 40 years in healthcare, she knew that she wanted to keep busy doing something that would help others and the community. She was always particularly interested in working with people learning English. Sharon...

Outstanding Volunteers: Dawn

Stories, Volunteers

Dawn is a dedicated volunteer with our Community Connections program and through her volunteering, she’s developed a friendship with Jolin, a newcomer to Canada. They have now been friends for over the 8 years and Dawn remarks, “there are times when I think I...

In Recognition of our Amazing Volunteers

News, Volunteers

April 15-21st, 2018 marks National Volunteer Week – a time when we say a special “thank you” to the (literally, hundreds) of people who donate their valuable time, skills and immense energy to our various programs. From buddies for Syrian refugee...

Volunteering is a Shared Learning Experience for Don

Immigrant Integration, Stories, Volunteers

As a surgeon and GP for 40 years, Don was used to a full schedule. When he retired and moved from Terrace to Abbotsford, he knew he wanted to keep busy. After searching online for local volunteer opportunities, he got in touch with Abbotsford Community Services. For...