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English Conversation Groups help newcomers to develop language skills and participate in civic engagement opportunities.
The groups are led by trained volunteers and provide support with settlement. The program offers conversation groups, as well as trips and special guest speakers depending on the needs of the group.
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Who is eligible:
All immigrants and refugees to Canada are …
Our Adult Learning Program provides one-to-one and small group learning for adults who want to improve their reading, writing and math skills.
We have a variety of programming options. The program works with adults at all levels to help you reach your learning goals. We offer programming for reading, writing, math and computers.
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Who is eligible:
The …
The Newcomer Youth Program leads a variety of activities with a focus on skill-building, fighting social isolation, promoting civic engagement and building English-language skills. It will help youth meet new people and engage with others in the community.
The Newcomer Youth Program is currently taking place virtually and in-person, with daily activities on social media and weekly …
Our After-School program at West Neighbourhood House provides comprehensive social, recreational, and educational activities throughout the school year for children between the ages of 6 and 12.
The After-School program is registered through High Five and is committed to providing quality recreation and sports programs for children.
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Who can join:
Children between the ages of 6 and …
The Community Advisory Group on Social Issues (CAGSI) consists of up to 12 community members from across all the programs of West Neighbourhood House who have been identified as leaders in their community.
A West Neighbourhood House Board member acts as a liason between the Group and the Board of Directors.
The purpose of CAGSI is to …
Fix the 6ix is a grassroots organization launched in 2016 by students at York University to address poverty in Toronto.
Fix the 6ix is rooted in the philosophy that Toronto belongs equally to everyone, and that much is to be gained by supporting all individuals who call the 6ix ‘home’.
Learn more by visiting Fixthe6ix.ca.
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Fix the …
Read more Fix the 6ix: Advocating for and serving the homeless community in Toronto
Thank you for your interest in working for West Neighbourhood House!
Our current internal and external job openings are listed below. Please click on a posting to open or save it. If you would like to apply to a posted vacancy please forward your resume and cover letter clearly indicating the position you are interested in.
Internal postings …
The Youth Leadership program is an 8-week summer program for youth aged 13 to 16 designed to engage participants in self-improvement, volunteering, civic engagement and skill building activities.
Youth Leadership Program (2023)
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What is the Youth Leadership program?
The Youth Leadership program is a dynamic program that is an intersection of youth, empowerment, innovation and community development …
The Respite program provides essential services to assist with activities of daily living, meeting the social and safety needs of clients who continue to reside in their homes.
COVID-19 update: We are running our Respite services as normal, with additional precautions (including PPE) in place.
Learn more about our programming for older adults.
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What we do:
We have …
Community Sweep + Community Check in
Every year West Neighbourhood House reaches out to the broader community to get feedback on a wide range of issues. Teams of staff, volunteers and participants knock on doors, visit businesses, attend festivals and talk with people at main intersections to conduct our “Community Sweep”.
The conversations change year to year …