Settlement Partner: 1-2 hour weekly commitment; help a newcomer practice their English, direct newcomers to available resources, provide friendship & support (Must have lived in Brandon for at least 1 year, be 18 years or older, and have a speaking CLB of 7 or higher, volunteering hours are flexible)
Family Settlement Partner: 2-4 hour weekly commitment; help a newcomer learn/practice English, direct newcomers to available resources, provide friendship & support, going to newcomers home to help with basic life skills, showing them how to use local transportation, shopping for groceries and other tasks. (Must have lived in Brandon for at least 1 year, be 18 years or older, and have a speaking CLB of 7 or higher, volunteering hours are flexible)
English Classroom Assistant: 2.5+ hour weekly commitment; provide support to classroom teacher, model English language for learners, assist with classroom activities (Must be 18 years or older, and have a speaking CLB of 7 or higher, teaching experience preferred. Volunteer shifts are from Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-11:30am or 12:00pm-2:30pm or 7:00pm-9:00pm or Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm)
Computer Classroom Assistant: 1 – 3 hour weekly commitment; provide support to classroom teacher, model English language for learners, assist with computer activities (Must be 18 years or older, and have a speaking CLB of 7 or higher. Volunteer shifts are from Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-11:30am or 12:00pm-2:30pm or 7:00pm-9:00pm or Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm)
Classroom Conversation Circle Facilitator: 1 - 2 hour monthly commitment; lead a group discussion to allow newcomers to practice their English and learn about our community (Must be 18 years or older, and have a speaking CLB of 7 or higher. Volunteer shifts are usually once a month from Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-11:30am or 12:00pm-2:30pm or 7:00pm-9:00pm or Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm)
Youth Program Assistant: 2 hour weekly commitment; assist in the delivery of our After School Program, including arts and crafts, homework help and conversation group for newcomer youth (Must be 16 years or older, volunteer shifts are from Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30pm)
Sports Program Assistant: 2.5 hour weekly commitment on Monday evenings from 6 – 8:00pm to assist in the delivery of our Youth Sports Program (coaching, teaching drills, supervising youth). (Must be 16 years or older, volunteer shifts are on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:30pm)
Child Minder: 2 hour weekly commitment; help with children's activities for children aged 1 to 10, assist in the operation of WIS Kid's Corner (Must be 18 years or older, volunteer shifts are from Monday –Thursday from 9:00am – 11:30am or 12:00 – 2:30pm, or Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm or Saturdays from 9am - 12pm).
Casual Support – As needed: various tasks helping newcomers move furniture in apartments, showing newcomers how to use the bus, buy groceries or helping to teach them basic life skills, etc.
