ISGW helps new immigrants connect with community organizations in Guelph and Wellington through the Mobilized Engaged Involved (MEI) program. MEI services are designed to create mutual understanding between newcomers, Guelph-Wellington organizations and communities; promote voluntarism and create opportunities for new immigrants of all ages to volunteer at ISGW or in the community; build social networks and communication skills; and learn about Canadian workplace culture.
We can help ISGW clients find a volunteer position to:
get Canadian work experience
practice your English
get Canadian references
meet Canadians and make friends
build a network of contacts
develop new skills
Family Mentoring Program
The MEI program now provides families with the opportunity to build and develop skills for and knowledge about life in Canada through a family mentoring program. The goal of the program is to connect newcomer immigrant families with long term Canadian or settled immigrant families to facilitate belongingness and a sense of inclusion through friendship and guidance.
Matched families will meet for 2 hours, once a week for 12 weeks. The schedule is flexible and based on your family’s availability.
There are numerous possibilities for families to explore:
discuss and tour major points of interest in the city
participate in community life or events
discuss daily living and the possible challenges families face
go to a movie, play soccer or hockey together
We are currently looking for long-term Canadian or settled, immigrant families to participate in this program.
