ISGW

New Date! Youth Chat: Volunteerism
2025-02-20 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
This workshop was originally scheduled for February 13.
Join our SWIS team, in person at ISGW, to talk about volunteering in the community.
At this session, we will talk about:

Benefits of community involvement
Volunteering and employment readiness
Volunteer opportunities for youth in Guelph

View PDF flyer.

Please note that participants MUST be registered in advance to attend this session. If you registered for the original date (February 13), you don’t need to register again.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
For more information or help to register, please contact Azita 519-831-1157, afarsi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Anti-bullying: Cybersecurity, Standing Up for Yourself
2025-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Please note that this session takes place on Wednesday!
Join our SWIS team, in person at ISGW, to talk about anti-bullying, being safe online and standing up for yourself. We’re pleased to have guest speaker Constable James Nightingale, Guelph Police Service with us for this session.
We will talk about:

Teens in a digital world
Cyber bullying
Social media safety
Guelph Police and ICE unit

View PDF flyer.

Please note that participants MUST be registered in advance to attend this session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form.
For more information or help to register, please contact Azita 519-831-1157, afarsi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Protecting Yourself Online
2025-03-06 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Learn about protecting your privacy online and how to be scam smart!
Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about:

The signs of scam
Government of Canada-related scams and fraud
Protecting your accounts and online identity

View PDF flyer.
You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Human Trafficking Awareness
2025-03-20 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Human trafficking is happening in communities across Canada, but you have the power to help stop it.
Learn how to recognize the signs of trafficking and how sharing your knowledge with others can save lives.
Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about:

What is human trafficking and grooming?
Red flags and how to recognize traffickers
How to protect yourself and your loved ones

Guest speaker: Jaseth Purcell from Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
View PDF flyer.
You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Asmait at 226-821-4454 or aafewerqi@is-gw.ca
Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Benefits and Community Supports
2025-03-27 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about local supports for youth including:

Healthy Smiles – Ontario dental program
Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
Neighbourhood group support
Grocery support
Clothing support
The Grove – Youth Wellness Hubs
YMCA of Three Rivers

View PDF flyer.
You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie (226) 821 0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Mental Health, Wellness and Self Care
2025-04-10 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about:

Health and wellness
Immigration and mental health
Overall wellness
Self care and support options

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend this session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Asmait at 226-821-4454 or aafewerqi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Summer Activities at the University of Guelph
2025-04-24 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about University of Guelph’s Department of Athletics and Recreation with guest speaker Jennifer O’Neill — Manager of Recreation, Fitness & Client Services, Department of Athletics and Recreation, University of Guelph.
Join us to learn about:

Programs, activities, summer camps
Youth memberships

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You must register in advance to attend the session.
ch Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie (226) 821 0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Getting Your Driver's Licence
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join our SWIS team, in person at ISGW, to talk about getting your driver’s licence.
Topics to be discussed include:

Graduated licences, what are the differences?
When can you get a licence? How much does it cost?
Free, online preparation resources
Government-approved driving schools
Car insurance costs
Booking your road test, languages available

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Summer Activities and Programs for Youth
2025-05-29 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to learn about summer activities and programs for youth in Guelph.
At this session we’ll be talking about:

Summer camp (and volunteer/job opportunities)
Activities in the city during the summer
Fee assistance (Free to Grow – Children’s Foundation, Jumpstart)
YMCA camps
Free activities at Guelph Public Library (book club, art)
Community garden

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You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Asmait at 226-821-4454 or aafewerqi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: The Grove Youth Hubs
2025-06-12 16:30 - 17:30 | The Grove – Woolwich, 737 Woolwich St.ON N1H 3Z2, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3Z2, Canada
Field Trip! For this session, we will meet at The Grove 737 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2
Join us at The Grove Hub on Woolwich to learn about :

Free, supportive services offered at The Grove (drop-in or by appointment)
Participating in monthly, planned activities/events for youth
Volunteer opportunities

View PDF flyer.
You must register in advance to attend these sessions.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Guelph Public Library
2025-06-26 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about about the benefits of having a library card with a guest speaker from Guelph Public Library.
We’ll be talking about:

How to register for library cards
Activities available at the library
Online resources available for students
Library services and programs

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend these sessions.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Learning to be Financially Independent
2025-07-17 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about how to manage your money.
We will talk about:

Budgeting and saving money
Credit cards
Building credit

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You must register in advance to attend these sessions.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Community Resources
2025-08-14 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about local supports for youth, including:

Healthy Smiles – Ontario dental program
Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
Neighbourhood group support
Grocery support
Clothing support
The Grove – Youth Wellness Hubs
YMCA of Three Rivers

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Orientation to Ontario for Youth - online
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join us online using Zoom, for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community! We will have special guest speakers joining us to discuss topics that will include: Getting to Know Canada and Ontario, Living in Your New Community, Education and Training, Working and Business, Money and Personal Finances and People and the Environment.
View PDF flyer.
Plan to attend all three sessions as we will present different topics at each session.
Students will earn volunteer hours for participating in this session.
This workshop is for youth. Everyone is welcome, including visitors to Canada!
Interpretation support is available.
For questions or help registering, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222, ext. 263

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Resources to Support Learning
2025-09-11 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join our SWIS team, in person at ISGW, to talk about resources to support learning, including:

TVO LEARN
MATHIFY
Homework club
other homework help resources

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You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie 226-821-0524, nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Teens in a Digital World and Youth Engagement Program Guelph Police Service
2025-09-23 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to learn about the Youth Engagement Program at Guelph Police Service with a guest speaker from Guelph Police Service (GPS). The program is an interactive and informative, after-school, learning program about policing.
We’ll also talk about cyber security and social media safety for teens.
View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Azita 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Guelph Humane Society
2025-10-09 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to learn about GHS with guest speaker Kate Glaab.
At this session we will talk about:

What is the Guelph Humane Society
Programs and services at GHS
Getting involved and volunteering with GHS

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Elilta at 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Post-Secondary Institutions
2025-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Graduating from high school soon?
Join us in person at ISGW to learn about your post-secondary options.
At this session, we’ll talk about:

University vs. College
Trades and Apprenticeships
Diplomas and Degrees
How to apply

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Workshop: Pumpkin Painting, Learn About Halloween
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Are you new to Canada?
Wondering what Halloween is all about?
Newcomer youth are invited to join our SWIS team, in person at ISGW to learn about Halloween and paint pumpkins.
At this session we will learn about:

The history of Halloween
Why Halloween is celebrated
Halloween in Ontario
Pumpkin painting (pumpkins will be provided)

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Preparing to Apply for Jobs
2025-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Are you getting ready to apply for jobs?
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about:

Resume building
How to write a cover letter
Interview preparation

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You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Youth Leadership Project Info Session
2025-11-20 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Are you interested in developing leadership skills?
Would you like to make a difference in your community while earning community volunteer hours?
Join us in person at Immigrant Services to learn about ISGW’s 2026 Youth Leadership Project!
View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Orientation to Ontario for Youth
2025-11-28 09:30 - 16:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Are you new to Canada?
Interested in learning more about the Guelph community?
Looking for a fun activity for this month’s school P.A. day?
Join us, in person at ISGW, for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community!
We will have special guest speakers joining us to discuss topics that will include:

Getting to know Canada and Ontario,
Living in your new community,
Education and training,
Working and business,
Money and personal finances,
People and the environment.

You can earn volunteer hours for participating in this session!
View PDF flyer.

Pizza and bus tickets will be provided.
Interpretation support is available.
This workshop is for youth. Everyone is welcome, including visitors to Canada!
For questions or help registering, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222, ext. 263

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

SWIS Youth Chat: Christmas in the Community
2025-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to learn about Christmas in our community.
At this session we will talk about:

Low cost/Free activities around the city
Christmas market in Guelph/Kitchener
Community supports available around the holidays

View PDF flyer.

Space is limited. You must register in advance to attend this session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Elilta 226-332-0790, ehabte@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

CANCELLED - Youth Chat: Preparing for Exams
2026-01-15 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about preparing for exams.
Discussion topics will include:

Getting organized and making a plan
Managing your time effectively
Mental health and wellness, managing stress

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest - please note that today's session has been cancelled due to weather.

Youth Chat: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
2026-02-05 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
A skilled trade is a career path that requires a particular skill set, specialty knowledge and training and is usually hands-on. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a specialized program in high school. Join our SWIS team, in person at ISGW, with guest speaker Joanne Harris to learn about this program.
At this session, we will talk about:

What is OYAP
How to qualify
What support you can get

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Cybersecurity, Standing Up for Yourself
2026-02-12 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about being safe online and standing up for yourself with guest speaker Constable Mason Melitzer, Guelph Police Service.
At this session we will talk about:

Protecting your privacy
How to avoid online fraud
Cyberbullying
Social media safety

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Eyerusalem at 519-831-1281 or emenkir@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Volunteerism
2026-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join us in person at ISGW to talk about volunteerism and volunteer opportunities.
At this session we’re pleased to have guest speakers Fnan and Nagisa from Starling Community Services.
We will talk about:

the importance of community involvement
building leadership skills
summer jobs
gaining work experience.

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Elilta at 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.

Youth Chat: Guelph Public Library
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | ISGW Office, 104 Dawson Road, Unit 102, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1A6, Canada
Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about library programs and services with guest speaker Ben Lorimer from Guelph Public Library.
At this session we will talk about:

Programs and services for teens, including volunteer hours
English language learning at the library
General intro to the library space (e.g., Makerspace, computers, printers, scanning, etc.)
Library cards

View PDF flyer.

You must register in advance to attend the session.
Language interpretation is available, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.
For more information contact Elilta at 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca

Thank you for your interest. Registration is now closed.
