Community Engagement - Canada Connects Program

Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

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Newcomers are paired with an individual who is an established resident in the community so they can spend time together. Volunteers and clients may be single, couples or families. Matches are made based on similar interests, location and other factors. The program helps newcomers:

Adjust to living in PEI and make community connections
Learn about cultural norms and expectations
Develop language skills informally
Explore opportunities in the community

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Adjust to living in PEI and make community connections
Learn about cultural norms and expectations
Develop language skills informally
Explore opportunities in the community

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Description:	Newcomers are paired with an individual who is an established resident in the community so they can spend time together. Volunteers and clients may be single, couples or families. Matches are made based on similar interests, location and other factors. The program helps newcomers: Adjust to living in PEI and make community connections Learn about cultural norms and expectations Develop language skills informally Explore opportunities in the community
Eligibility:	Must be a registered client of IRSA to participate
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Individuals who are not registered clients can book an appointment with an Intake Worker to become clients for free * Existing clients can drop-in, call or contact through website to make an appointment
Documents Required:	Not applicable
Language:	English * Interpreters are available
Website:	https://www.irsapei.ca/en/canada-connects
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	Once paired, volunteers and clients set their own times to meet * Pairs generally spend three to four hours per week together over a period of six months total

Charlottetown Office

49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3
Coverage Area: Kings County * Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
info@irsapei.ca