Why volunteer with Accent Network?
Help others: Accent Network works to support refugees and migrants who have recently arrived in a new country. As a volunteer, you can play a vital role in helping these individuals adjust to their new surroundings and feel welcome in their new community.
Make a difference: Volunteering with Accent Network can make a real difference in the lives of those you help. By volunteering your time and skills, you can make a positive impact on someone’s life and contribute to a more inclusive and welcoming society.
Meet new people: Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and build connections within your community. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers who share your passion for helping others and making a difference.
Learn new skills: Volunteering can also provide you with an opportunity to learn new skills or develop existing ones. You may have the opportunity to practice your language skills, develop your communication and interpersonal skills, or gain experience working with diverse populations.
Personal growth: Volunteering can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience that can also contribute to your personal growth and development. It can help you build self-confidence, develop empathy and compassion, and broaden your perspective on the world.
Overall, volunteering with Accent Network can be a great way to make a positive impact on the lives of others while also gaining personal and professional benefits.
Check out our current volunteer needs below
Mentorship
The mentoring program brings together qualified and motivated mentors who can help our immigrants by assessing their skills, qualifications, and experience and provide information, advice, and guidance on how to look for a job and educate them about the culture of the US workplace that will help build a career plan.
The mentor supports the mentee in exploring their professional network, developing an understanding of the Canadian work culture, and fine-tuning their cover letters, resume, and interview skills. The mentor often acts as a source of encouragement and inspiration throughout the mentee’s employment search process. The mentor contributes approximately one hour per week over a minimum of three months to the partnership. However, typical mentorship relationships last longer.
Requirements: The volunteer must be willing to undergo a background check
In-Home Conversation Partner (*currently virtual)
Become a tutor or conversation partner to a refugee and immigrant’s stay-at-home mother. These sessions are in-home and one-on-one, allowing for a much more personal and relationship-building volunteer experience. Volunteers are free to develop their curriculum and can work at the learner’s pace. Varying levels of ESOL teaching materials can be made available to the volunteer upon request.
Requirements: volunteer must be willing to undergo a background check and make a 12-week commitment.
Community Development Team
Sign up to join our list of Community Responders to assist newly-arrived refugees and immigrants in learning about their new community. You can act as guides, friend, and advocate for those newly arrived in the U.S.
Requirements: The volunteer must be willing to undergo a background check commitment.
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