There’s a new volunteer program coming next month to the Prince George Public Library where new immigrants are connected to the library and the community.
The Library Champions is a three-month online volunteer project that has been in the Lower Mainland for the last 10 years, reaching more than 100,000 people.
The Library Champions Project is a part of the NewToBC initiative which aims to connect new immigrants with information they need to settle in BC.
“The goal is for us to find new arrivals who are interested in developing their English, communication and networking skills and want to give back to the community,” Jen Rubadeau, communications and engagement manager at the library, said.
The Library Champions will learn how to connect with other newcomers and share their information about programs, services and other resources provided by libraries and immigrant services like IMSS and community organizations like Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George, Rubadeau added.
“After the training the Library Champions go out into the community and give talks to other community groups, improving their communication skills,” she said.
The Library Champions gain volunteer experience and are then offered references as a result of their successful participation in the program.
Anyone interested is invited to attend the online information session via Zoom on Tuesday, April 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
To register visit https://tinyurl.com/yc2t6n4t or visit www.newtobc.ca and click the red ‘register here’ button.
This project, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and managed by Public Library InterLINK. Library Champions will learn about the range of programs, services, and resources available through libraries and community agencies within the region and share that information with other new immigrants.
To learn more about the Library Champions Project and to access numerous other settlement resources visit the NewToBC website: https://newtobc.ca.