Volunteer Spotlight – Mohammad Aldayoub (he/him)
Meet Mohammad! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) On-Call Volunteer, Special Events Volunteer & Volunteer Mentor (Life Skills & Peer/Social Connection). Volunteering Since: September 2025. Languages: Arabic & English. I love volunteering…
Read MoreAccepting Applications for 2026 Pathfinder Student Award
2026 Pathfinder Student Award The Pathfinder Student Award was established for graduating Newcomer Youth who plan on continuing their education at the post-secondary level and have demonstrated a commitment to community and strong leadership skills. The award fund was established by Titus Ngouepo, who immigrated to Canada from…
Read MoreBuilding Home, From Lagos to Peterborough
Kolade Adewumi shares his story about moving from Lagos, Nigeria to Peterborough “My journey to Canada feels like a full circle moment, one that began long before I was old…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Ana Luiza Camargo Cruz (she/her)
Meet Ana! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Social Group/Workshop Facilitator (Peterborough Women’s Group) & Special Events Volunteer. Volunteering Since: September 2023 Languages: English & Portuguese “I really love volunteering at NCC because I can put…
Read MoreHelp our newest neighbours spread their wings
Do you remember the joy of folding paper airplanes and watching them soar across a room? When I visited our childminding room recently, I was delighted to meet young Abdelsalem.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Sara Chokre
Meet Sara Chokre! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Social Group/Workshop Facilitator (Conversation Circles). Volunteering Since: 2024. Languages: French, English, Arabic & Spanish. “My name is Sara, and I started volunteering with the New Canadians Centre in early 2024.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Cristina Tamburello
Meet Cristina Tamburello! Our October Volunteer Spotlight! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English Support Volunteer (Conversation Circles). Volunteering Since: I started my volunteer experience in May 2025 after attending the Northumberland Winter Celebration in December…
Read MoreJob Posting
We are recruiting a Building Administrator to join the NCC Team. The New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated tosupporting immigrants and refugees in the Peterborough,…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: David Walsh
Congratulations on your retirement, David Walsh! This month, we want to include a special spotlight and thank David for his 15 years of volunteer service at the New Canadians Centre and contributions to making…
Read MoreLet’s Commit to Learning about Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is recognized across Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day acknowledges the impact of residential schools in Canada on children, families, and communities, while…
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