Hossein is a 10-year-old Iraqi orphan with long hair, big olive-coloured eyes and a shy smile. He loves going to school and playing soccer. He also loves visiting his Canadian dentist for annual check-ups. Hossein’s…
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Volunteering Benefits Newcomers’ Well-Being
Moving to a new country can be stressful. It means leaving familiar places, people and aspects of everyday life behind. Whether arriving in Canada with their family or alone, adjusting to a new and unfamiliar…
View More Volunteering Benefits Newcomers’ Well-BeingYouth Volunteers Support Chinatown Seniors
One outreach worker is creating a bilingual volunteer program because there’s not enough support for Chinese seniors, especially those in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Chanel Ly, a 23-year-old outreach worker who is part of the Downtown Eastside…
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