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Canadian Dentists Expand Mission to Help Iraqi Orphans

Shenaz Kermalli April 12, 2016 No Comments Canadian dentists Iraq Iraqi Orphans Poverty PovertyStricken volunteers war

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…

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Volunteering Benefits Newcomers’ Well-Being

Maria Ikonen October 22, 2015 No Comments anxious COMMUNITY health immigrants Immigration job hunt jobs Lonely mental health Newcomers selfesteem Volunteering volunteers work experience

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…

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Youth Volunteers Support Chinatown Seniors

Deanna Cheng September 17, 2015 No Comments Chinese Chinese seniors COMMUNITY government health health care healthcare housing Intergenerational outreach seniors Vancouver volunteers

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…

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