Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: - Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be considerate, pleasant, patient, responsible, and work well with Seniors
- Experience in organizing and leading groups or activities is an asset
Languages Needed:
Fluency in a second language is required (eg. Cantonese, Mandarin).
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Project Volunteer (Bridge Program)
Founded initially as the Calgary Chinese Community Service Association (CCCSA) in 1978, and rebranded in 2021 as Diversecities, we are a community-based organization with the mission to create an inclusive and supportive society where all people have full and equitable access to all aspects of Canadian society. Our vision is to continue working on making Calgary and surrounding areas a welcoming home for immigrants of any cultural and ethnic origin, where they can feel meaningfully engaged in the community. We take part in building a more inclusive society by addressing cultural, social, economic, and language barriers, and acting as a bridge to private and public institutions. The Project “From Generation to Generation” is designed to support Chinese Seniors (55+) and youth (under 25) in navigating social isolation, loneliness, disconnect and ageism, that may come because of cultural, social, economic, and language barriers in the community. The proposed initiative aims to introduce intergenerational programming through Intergenerational Community Support Groups (ICSG) and single events/activities facilitated throughout the year (from April 2025 to March 2026). There are four cohorts: May to July, August to October, October to December, and January to March.
Additional Details & Skills Required
- Volunteers (aged 16 to 25) will facilitate community support groups and activities, including material preparation. They will pair with seniors to lead various session activities and discussions, fostering conversations amongst participants. - Need to complete a mandatory orientation session
Certification or Education Required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - First Aid Certificate is an asset
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Gain mutual support in social-emotional development and confidence building. • Achieve cross-generational communication and understanding, along with the sharing of knowledge across generations. • Learn new skills, build relationships and connections in the community. • Increase social inclusion and social participation.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: - Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be considerate, pleasant, patient, responsible, and work well with Seniors
- Experience in organizing and leading groups or activities is an asset
Languages Needed:
Fluency in a second language is required (eg. Cantonese, Mandarin).
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit