Virtual Volunteer Meetups
OnlineLet's stay connected over the winter! NCC is hosting a series of virtual meetups on Zoom to bring volunteers together to talk and share experiences. There will be some organized activities and workshops. Thursdays at 6pm Weekly drop-in to discuss volunteer-related themes. Topic suggestions are welcome. Click on the link below to join the meeting.…
Youth First Aid Training & Certification Course
Peterborough Lions Centre 347 Burnham St, Peterborough, ON, CanadaBoost your employability skills with a certificate in Emergency First Aid with Level-C CPR & AED! Certification in emergency first aid is an important addition to your resume. The New Canadians Centre is pleased to offer a free training course and certification for newcomer youth in Peterborough. Friday, March 10, from 8am to 4:30pm The…
Youth Food Handlers Course
Peterborough Public Health Office 185 King Street - 2nd Floor - Multipurpose Room, Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaBecome a certified food handler! Learn how to safely prepare and serve food as per Ontario regulations. This free course is offered to youth clients of the NCC and will be delivered in English. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. A Food Handlers Certificate is essential for anyone who prepares…
Beginner English Group (Online)
OnlineDo you have little or no English? Want to learn English in a friendly environment? Drop-in for our weekly Beginner English Groups. Our volunteer English Instructor will teach you the basics of English in fun, creative, and supportive ways. There are two Beginner English Groups: ONLINE on Zoom on Fridays at 9:30am IN-PERSON on Tuesdays…
Intermediate to Advanced French Conversation Group (Online)
OnlineDevelop your skills in Canada’s second language in a warm and welcoming environment. Join our weekly French Conversation Group and practice your French speaking and listening skills. This group is an Intermediate to Advanced level group. It is not suited for beginners. This group is currently being offered online via Zoom, and is free for…
Intermediate to Advanced English Group (In-Person)
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaContinue developing your English skills in a fun environment! This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on practising English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking. This group is offered in-person at the New Canadians Centre and is open…
March Break
New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThe weekly groups will not gather during March Break.There will not be any sessions from March 13 to 17, 2023.
Youth Explore Program
PACE Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education 201 McDonnel St, Peterborough, ON, CanadaThis March Break, Explore Your Future Career, Goals, And Interests! The Youth Explore Program is a 4-day career exploration program where newcomer high school youth will learn about future careers through fun and interactive activities. During this program, participants will: The program will run every day from March 13 to 16 in person at PACE…
English Conversation Group (Online) – Off for March Break
OnlinePractice your English while meeting new people! This is an opportunity to improve your English speaking & listening skills through friendly conversation while meeting new people and learning more about life in Canada. There are three English Conversation Groups to choose from. You can attend as many groups as you wish each week: These groups…
Beginner Spanish Conversation Group (Online) – Off for March Break
OnlineLearn Spanish in a fun and interactive environment! Our Beginner Group welcome individuals with little to no Spanish. It is a drop-in style group where you can join at any point in the year, though regular weekly attendance is highly encouraged. This group is open to NCC clients, volunteers and members of the general public…