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Newcomers Connection

Making New Connections - There are many local families who have lived in our region for some time and have family heritage from other countries. They continue practising traditions and customs from their heritage. Other families might be new to Canada and are trying to balance the way of life they knew with the way of life here.

Connecting both our new and existing immigrants will build a strong network of individuals who can support each other and create an active, vibrant, multicultural community. We all know one or two newcomers but we definately do not know everyone.

The Goal - To address both the need for a strong immigrant support network and to be able to answer important questions. For example, where are newcomers from and what languages do they speak? The Newcomers Connection provides:

  • new networking opportunities
  • names of willing volunteers to support newcomers
  • the spoken languages available to support newcomers
  • demographic information on where newcomers are from
  • benefits of a connected newcomer community

The benefits of a connected newcomer community are:

  • prompt support will be available
  • greater opportunity for newcomers to meet other people from their home country
  • new friendships
  • networking opens new doors and opportunities - even employment
  • support will be available for those who need volunteer interpreter services
  • expose yourself to a new language and culture
  • volunteer benefits - Highly rewarding experience and a great opportunity to contribute to the well-being of your community.

What information are you looking for? For Newcomers Connection to be successful some simple information will need to be gathered:

  • Name and home country
  • Family size
  • Languages spoken
  • Volunteer availability
  • Basic contact information

Examples of how the information will be used

General Support - A new family has moved to Weymouth and general community support is required.

  1. Newcomers Connection list is referenced to find a volunteer in the Weymouth area.
  2. Any possible match with home country or languages spoken will be considered.
  3. The volunteer will be contacted and asked if he or she would like to help this new family.
  4. Contact information will only be exchanged if the volunteer accepts the offer to help.

Language Support - A local refugee group will be sponsoring a family and they need to find a volunteer interpreter.

  1. Newcomers Connection list is referenced to find a volunteer who is able to speak the required language.
  2. The volunteer will be contacted and asked if he or she would like to help this new family.
  3. Contact information will only be exchanged if the volunteer accepts the offer to help.

New Friendships - A new family has moved to Yarmouth and they would like to meet any locals who come from their home country.

  1. Newcomers Connection list is referenced to find any matches with their home country.
  2. Contact will be made with any eligable family and asked if they would like to meet the new family.
  3. Contact information will only be exchanged if the eligible family accepts the offer.

Home Country Connections - A publication of families and their home country will be available on the Immigration Information Navigator website and also e-mailed to Newcomer Club members.                        Note: No family names or contact information will be published.
Example of how this will be published: Australia U.S.A. England
  Andrew & Elizabeth     Frank Charles & Camilla
  Bruce & Sheila Bill & Lisa David & Victoria
  Mark Doug & Ingrid     Richard

 

 

 Our privacy guarantee - South West Shore Development Authority respects and understands the importance of privacy and security. The information that you provide as part of Newcomers Connection will be managed with the following privacy guarantee.

South West Shore Development Authority will NOT:

  • Sell your personal information, or release it to third parties, without your consent.
  • Use your information to send your marketing materials without your consent.
  • Disclose your information publicly, without your consent.

South West Shore Development Authority WILL:

  • Store your information in a safe and secure environment, and ensure that only authorized staff can access it.
  • Have in place a process to allow you to view the information you submit and advise us of any required changes.

Sign up for with the Newcomers Connection and start building a stronger support network - Today!

 

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