Library Creation Assistant

About the Newcomer Centre

At the Newcomer Centre, our mission is clear: to support newcomers at every stage of their settlement journey, from arrival to thriving. Through services like settlement and integration, employment support, English language training, and community engagement programs, we empower individuals to build meaningful lives while enriching the cultural fabric of Edmonton.

We believe in accountability, compassion, interconnectedness, and empowerment, and these values guide everything we do.

Description 

Language Instruction of Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is a free English language training program for eligible adult learners designed to improve basic and intermediate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as learn about daily living in Canada and the workplace.

Volunteers in this program provide support in the different areas of the program. For this volunteer role, volunteers will focus on providing admin support to Language Services.

Key Responsibilities: 
-Conduct an audit of resources
-Create a master spreadsheet inventory
-Categorize and tag resources
-Record key details
-Organize materials using a call system
-Label items and create barcodes
-Enter catalogue data into Librarika (LMS)

To Volunteer in This Role You Should:
-Attention to detail
-Organizational skills
-Basic computer literacy (familiarity with Excel)
-Teamwork
-Interest in educational resources

Minimum Commitment

4+ hours per week for a minimum commitment of 4 months

Schedule

Weekdays - Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Hours and days can be flexible if needed)

Location

Gupta Resource Centre - 11713 82 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9