HOST Program is a volunteer based program in which newcomers to Canada are matched with Canadian friends, who help them to learn about Canadian values and traditions, practice speaking English and learn about community resources and how to use them.
Many Newcomers to Canada come from countries where the climate, economy, political and social conditions are very different from those of Canada. It takes time and support to learn a new way of life. The help of a volunteer friend can make a big difference in the speed and efficacy of this adjustment.
The objective of the Host Program is to help immigrants overcome the stress of moving to a new country. Volunteers familiar with Canadian ways help newcomers learn about available services and how to use them, practice English, get contacts in their field of work and participate in the community. At the same time, HOST Canadians learn about new cultures, other lands and different languages; they make new friends and they strengthen community life.
For more information on the HOST program or to volunteer to be a host for a newcomer, please email us at info@saamisimmigration.ca