Adult Programs & Services
Settlement Services:
SVNH provides one-to-one assessments and referrals for newcomers who require assistance with their settlement needs. Settlement Workers are available at the Neighbourhood House in Chinese, Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, German and some other languages on a limited basis.
Annual Membership Fee:
| Adults | $4.00 |
Pre-Employment Program for Newcomers & Immigrants |
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13 week program open to newcomers to Canada looking to find employment, but not sure of the process. This program includes work experience opportunities and a certificate of completion as well as a letter of recommendation after work experience is complete. Program includes:
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| Information Sessions: Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 One-to-one sessions: by appointment |
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Cost: Free Participants must have some knowledge of English |
For more information contact Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212 |
Multicultural Women's Support Group |
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Open to immigrant women and newcomers who wish to practice speaking English in a group setting and break isolation.
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Fridays - ongoing from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
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COST: membership to SVNH
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For more information contact Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212 |
Settlement Services in Punjabi/Hindi |
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On-site settlement worker available most days. Also various on-site and off-site programs for families, adults and seniors. |
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COST: membership to SVNH Occasionally other costs for outtrips or special events. |
For more information contact Preet at (604)324-6212 |
Settlement Services in Vietnamese/Multicultural |
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Various on-site programs and services offered. Worker speaks Vietnamese, Cantonese, French and English |
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COST: membership to SVNH. Monthly cost for ESL. |
For more information contact Rosalie at SVNH (604)324-6212
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Multicultural Settlement Services |
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Various on-site programs and services offered. Worker speaks Korean & English |
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COST: membership to SVNH.
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For more information contact Kwangyoung at SVNH (604)324-6212 |
Settlement Services in Chinese |
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Settlement services in Cantonese, Mandarin and English available from Tuesday through Saturday. |
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Information workshops offered at SVNH and the Fraserview Public Library |
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COST: Free |
For more information contact Wai at SVNH (604)324-6212 |
Multilingual Information & Referral Program |
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Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Learn how to recognize the needs of newcomers and how to help them find services and programs. This program provides volunteers who can speak English and another language fluently with opportunities to develop skills in: reception, customer service, networking and the settlement field. |
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Four weeks of training provided (once a week). |
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COST: Free |
For more information contact Wei Wei at SVNH (604)324-6212 |
Intro to First Aid |
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Learn how to respond to emergencies. |
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3rd Wednesday of each month |
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COST: Free SVNH Membership required |
For more information, please call Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212 |
Basic Computer Class |
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Basic MS Office application skills & internet usage. Multicultural group |
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Various times by appointment |
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COST: free SVNH Membership required. |
For more information, please call Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212 |
Drop-In Conversational English Group |
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Improve English speaking skills and make new friends. Multicultural group |
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Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
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COST: Free SVNH Membership required
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For more information, please call Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212 |
Citizenship Test Preparation Class - Korean Community |
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Learn about Canadian history and geography. |
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3rd Wednesday of each month |
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COST: free SVNH membership required. |
For more information, please call Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212 |
We also provide many other adult services both in English and other languages:
ELSA English Classes |
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Provincial government funded classes for new immigrants to Canada. |
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Half days Mondays to Thursdays from September to June (continual intake). Level 1 and Level 2 are offered. From September 2008 evening class will also be offered. |
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COST: Free |
Contact the ELSA Assessment Centre at (604)876-5756 to be assessed for eligibility and appropriate level OR contact SVNH for more information (604)324-6212 |
For more information regarding ELSA programming and class locations please link to the following sites:
http://www.elsanet.org/esldirectory/
Basic English Conversation Classes |
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Various on-going start dates and times at a nominal monthly fee. |
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COST:$15/4 weeks & membership |
Contact SVNH for more information and to register. (604)324-6212
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Domestic Violence Support |
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Community-based program to enhance the effectiveness of the mother’s efforts to keep herself and her children safe from domestic violence in the home. Services include counseling, education, advocacy, information, group activities and connecting to community resources. |
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On-going service. |
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Cost: FREE |
For more information contact Kiran Takhar at the Neighbourhood House (604)324-6212 |
Legal Assistance Clinic |
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Sponsored by the UBC Law Students' Legal Aid Program, the service is offered one evening a week during the winter months and two to three days a week during the summer. LSLAP is a non-profit organization that offers free legal advice for low income earners throughout the Lower Mainland. Volunteer UBC law students, working under the guidance of supervising lawyers, provide legal expertise in various areas of law including criminal matters, small claims, residential tenancy and much more. |
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Tuesdays 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
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Cost: Service available for low income residents only and is FREE |
Service by appointment only. Phone UBC at (604)822-5791
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Income Tax Clinics |
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Income tax preparation by trained volunteers for low income earners only. Will do only basic returns. |
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Offered seasonally, from late February to the end of April |
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Cost: Administration Fee $10.00 |
Call SVNH for an appointment starting around mid February. (604)324-6212
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