Pre-Employment Program for Newcomers & Immigrants

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:

• resume writing
• business letter writing workshop
• job search technique workshop
• job interview skills workshop
• field trip and potluck celebration
• practicum work experience
  

Cost: Free
with SVNH membership

Participants must have some knowledge of English

For more information contact Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212

Multicultural Women's Support Group

Open to immigrant women and newcomers who wish to practice speaking English in a group setting and break isolation.

• helping participants to improve English-speaking skills
• building support network among group
• access information about health and social benefit programs
• sharing cultural differences

Fridays - ongoing from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

COST: membership to SVNH

For more information contact Kwangyoung at (604)324-6212

Settlement Services in Punjabi/Hindi

On-site settlement worker available most days. Also various on-site and off-site programs for families, adults and seniors.

• S.Asian English Coversation & Citizenship Classes: Wed. 1:00-3:00 at Moberly Arts Centre
• S.Asian Seniors Men's Group - Tues., 1:00-3:00 at Sunset Community Centre
• S.Asian Senior Women's Group - Thurs., 1:00-3:00 at Sunset Community Centre
• S.Asian Special Needs Group - Fri., 11:00-1:00 at SVNH
• S.Asian Immigrant Women's Program - Fri., 1:00-3:00 p.m.
• S.Asian Seniors Women's Wellness - 1st & 3rd Monday from 12:30-2:30
• ESL & Citizenship Classes - various start dates

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

Various on-site programs and services offered. Worker speaks Vietnamese, Cantonese, French and English

• Vietnamese Women's Support Group - Fri. 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Children's Vietnamese Language Classes and various tutoring programs - Fri. 5:30-8:00 p.m.
• ESL fee-based classes - Fri. 6:00-8:00 p.m. (as well as other days periodically)
• French homework help - Fri., 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  
• labour market services - resumes, job search, etc.

COST: membership to SVNH.

Monthly cost for ESL.

For more information contact Rosalie at SVNH

(604)324-6212

Multicultural Settlement Services

Various on-site programs and services offered. Worker speaks Korean & English

• 1-1 settlement support
• labour market assistance - resumes, job search, etc.
• various group services under development

COST: membership to SVNH.

For more information contact Kwangyoung at SVNH

(604)324-6212

Settlement Services in Chinese

Settlement services in Cantonese, Mandarin and English available from Tuesday through Saturday.

Information workshops offered at SVNH and the Fraserview Public Library

COST: Free

For more information contact Wai at SVNH

(604)324-6212

Multilingual Information & Referral Program

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.

Four weeks of training provided (once a week).
Skills required: must have working knowledge of English and one other language.
Commitment: minimum of 4 months at 4 hours/week

COST: Free

For more information contact Wei Wei at SVNH

(604)324-6212

Intro to First Aid

Learn how to respond to emergencies.
Learn awareness of emergency preparedness

3rd Wednesday of each month
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

COST: Free

SVNH Membership required

For more information, please call Kwangyoung at

(604)324-6212

Basic Computer Class

Basic MS Office application skills & internet usage. Multicultural group

Various times by appointment

COST: free

SVNH Membership required.

For more information, please call Kwangyoung at

(604)324-6212

Drop-In Conversational English Group

Improve English speaking skills and make new friends. Multicultural group

Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

COST: Free

SVNH Membership required

For more information, please call Kwangyoung at

(604)324-6212

Citizenship Test Preparation Class - Korean Community

Learn about Canadian history and geography.
Learn Canadian political system and how to vote.
Receive help to prepare for the Canadian Citizenship test.

3rd Wednesday of each month
9:30 - 12:00 noon

COST: free

SVNH membership required.

For more information, please call Kwangyoung at

(604)324-6212

ELSA English Classes

Provincial government funded classes for new immigrants to Canada.

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.

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

Basic English Conversation Classes

Various on-going start dates and times at a nominal monthly fee.

COST:$15/4 weeks & membership

Contact SVNH for more information and to register.

(604)324-6212

Domestic Violence Support

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.

On-going service.

Cost:  FREE

For more information contact Kiran Takhar at the Neighbourhood House

(604)324-6212

Legal Assistance Clinic

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.

Tuesdays 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.
May 20 to August 15, 2008

Cost:

Service available for low income residents only and is FREE

Service by appointment only.

Phone UBC at

Income Tax Clinics

Income tax preparation by trained volunteers for low income earners only. Will do only basic returns.

Offered seasonally, from late February to the end of April

Cost:  Administration Fee $10.00

Call SVNH for an appointment starting around mid February.

(604)324-6212