Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
138 - 4 Ave SE In the community
Calgary AB T2G 4Z6
403-517-8830
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) established in 1982, has responded to emerging needs of immigrant women, developed innovative programs and has come to be recognised as a provincial and national leader in outcome-based gender-specific settlement services. Our passion is developing customized, holistic, gender-specific interventions in all areas of family and community needs from literacy and language supports, youth and seniors programs, counselling, health, employment and support services such as childcare and interpretation and emergency housing for all women that access our programs
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Group Support - Girls Culture Club
Coordination /
Peer Support /
Social Work
Volunteers who support Girls Culture Club will gain valuable hands-on experience working with youth from 10-17 (pending on location). Volunteers will have fun connecting with youth, build their self-…
Ongoing
English Class Support (LINC or Pebbles in the Sand class support)
ESL Support or Instruction
The volunteer in this position will discover a great sense of satisfaction knowing they’ve provided meaningful support to language students in need, thus allowing them to better integrate into the cl…
Ongoing
Everyday English for Seniors
ESL Support or Instruction
Volunteers will gain experience in enhancing English communication skills that better enable immigrant seniors. Through this opportunity volunteers are provided an excellent opportunity to teach and …
Ongoing
Group Facilitator - New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups
Facilitation /
Peer Support /
Settlement /
Social Work
Volunteers within this program have a unique opportunity to support immigrant women, and be a part of watching them develop new friendships, enhance their confidence in speaking English while learnin…
Ongoing
Grandma's Kitchen and Self-Esteem - Group Support
Peer Support /
Settlement
Volunteers will gain a great sense of satisfaction from meaningful connections with seniors knowing they have helped them grow and flourish. Volunteers will support staff to help foster an atmosphere…
Ongoing