Volunteers
One Night in Kampala
Peterborough Square 340 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, CanadaJoin us for One Night in Kampala to celebrate Welcoming Week 2023! Join the NCC for a night filled with traditional songs and dance by Neema Choir from Kampala, Uganda. They perform at events across the province to raise funds to feed and send impoverished and orphaned children to school in Uganda. You can purchase…
New-To-You Fall Giveaway
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaWe are happy to announce our first Fall New-To-You Giveaway! We are looking for donations of gently-used items for our Fall Giveaway: clothing, household items, toys, school and craft supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the NCC on: Thursday, Sept 14, 10am-6pm and Friday, Sept 15, 10am-12:30pm. The Giveaway will be held on Saturday,…
Living Library Plus: Looking for Change
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaWe’re partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver a program featuring personal storytelling and cultural food-sharing. NCC’s Living Library Plus aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging. Participants will begin each event with a potluck featuring foods they’ve made from that…
Youth Volunteer Session
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaAre you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Calling newcomer youth in high school (13-18 years old) to join NCC for a volunteer opportunity to make sandwiches for community members experiencing homelessness. Allergen warning: we will make peanut butter and jam sandwiches during this session. If you have any other allergies, please inform us during registration. …
Fall Harvest Potluck
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaCelebrate the Fall Season with good food and friends! Please bring an appetizer, dish or dessert to share and enjoy foods prepared by everyone. Together, we'll bring the flavours of the world! Dishes can be vegetarian or contain meat but no peanuts. Please bring a list of the ingredients used in your dish. This is…
Living Library Plus: Feeling Canada in a Mexican Heart
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaWe’re partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver a program featuring personal storytelling and cultural food-sharing. NCC’s Living Library Plus aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging. Participants will begin each event with a potluck featuring foods they’ve made from that…
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaLet's celebrate the Fall & Halloween! Join us for a pumpkin carving party and learn how to carve your own pumpkin! Pumpkins and carving equipment will be provided. Children and parents are welcome to come dressed in their Halloween costumes! This is a family-friendly event open to newcomers in Peterborough and NCC volunteers. Children must…
Youth English Conversation Group – Volunteer Orientation
St. James United Church 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, CanadaHigh school aged youth - want to improve your spoken English? We are starting a Youth English Conversation Group on Thursdays from Nov 23 to Dec 21. We will have fun games and prompts to help you develop your English. Language level: Beginner English Youth who are native English speakers, or are fluent in English are…
Living Library Plus: From Istanbul to Peterborough: Building a new life in Canada
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaWe’re partnering with the Peterborough Public Library to deliver a program featuring personal storytelling and cultural food-sharing. NCC’s Living Library Plus aims to share human stories of immigration and integration by highlighting diverse and compelling stories of transition, settlement and belonging. Participants will begin each event with a potluck featuring foods they’ve made from that…
Refugee Support Orientation
Peterborough Public Library 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, CanadaWe would like to invite you, your friends, family, and anyone that may be interested in joining the NCC as volunteers to a special gathering on Sunday, January 21. The gathering will be split into 2 portions. Refugee Support Info Session 1:00 - 2:30pm Refugee Support Team Match-up 2:30 - 4:00 pm During the Info Session, Volunteer Administrator Sara Shahsavari will be…