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We could not operate nor reach our goals without the generous help of our volunteers. Some benefits of volunteering with us include:

  • Sharing and making a difference in someone's life
  • Gaining knowledge and building your skill set
  • Volunteer recognition events and training opportunities
  • Making connections and learning about other cultures

We are not accepting new applications for volunteer opportunities at this time. Please check back for further updates.

 

Volunteer Roles at NCC include:

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How to Volunteer:

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Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or 705-743-0882 ext. 246

Here's what our volunteers have to say about their experience

Volunteer Spotlight – Bruce Lindsay

January 9, 2025

Meet Bruce Lindsay!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group Facilitator and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2022Languages: English “My name is Bruce Lindsay, and I have been a volunteer with the NCC since June 2022, after earning my Ontario English…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Sid Vasudeva

December 9, 2024

Meet Sid Vasudeva! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Administrative Volunteer, Refugee Support Team Leader/Member and Special Events Volunteer.Volunteering Since: 2021.Languages: English and Urdu (and Some Arabic). At the New Canadians Centre, our volunteers make an incredible impact every day. This…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Mandana Kamalisarvestani

November 7, 2024

Meet Mandana Kamalisarvestani!Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member.Volunteering Since: 2023.Languages: Dari/Farsi and English. “My name is Mandana Kamalisarvestani (a long family name!). I was and am a volunteer in the refugee support team and an interpreter…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Marina Di Francesco

October 3, 2024

Meet Marina Di Francesco! Volunteer Role/Position(s): English TutorVolunteering Since: 2023Languages: English “Through the NCC, I have been trained to help newcomers develop their English Language Fluency. I have been retired for several years,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nameera Ghouse

September 5, 2024

Meet Nameera Ghouse! Name (Pronouns): Nameera Ghouse (she/her)Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member & Special Events VolunteerVolunteering Since: 2022Languages: Urdu, Hindi & English Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I love volunteering at NCC because…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Olajumoke Fatoki

May 10, 2024

Meet Olajumoke Fatoki! Pronouns: she/herVolunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team Leader/Member & Special Events VolunteerVolunteering Since: January 2024Languages: English & Yoruba Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I love volunteering at the New Canadians Centre…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Paul Aoki

April 22, 2024

Meet Paul Aoki! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Group FacilitatorVolunteering Since: 2019Languages: “I speak English and Spanish and I volunteer as a teacher in both languages.” Why do you love volunteering at our Centre?“I assist in a beginners English…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Taylor

April 17, 2024

Meet Karen Taylor! Volunteer Role/Position(s): Refugee Support Team MemberVolunteering Since: April 2013Languages: “English, some French and Spanish, and, thanks to the family I’m working with, a few very badly pronounced words in Kinyarwanda”  Why…

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Are you looking for other opportunities to engage in the community? Visit volunteerpeterborough.ca!