Friendly and Professional, Multiple, One-Stop Services for New Immigrants
Program Enquires:
Phone: 416-645-6000 ext. 2100 , 2200
Email: newcomerinfo@woodgreen.org
Visit us at 815 Danforth Avenue, Suite 300 (Pape or Donlands Subway) or 1491 Danforth Avenue (Coxwell Subway)
Our staff members speak:
Albanian, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Cantonese, English, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Sindhi, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Map - 1491 Danforth
Map - 815 Danforth
WoodGreen Immigrant Services:
Every year, WoodGreen assists over 8,000
immigrants and their families settle into their
new lives in Canada, while helping them to develop
a sense of belonging. We offer a range of no-cost
services aimed at supporting newcomers to live
independently within the community, including
newcomer orientation, one-on-one counseling,
English language programs, settlement and
employment workshops, employment coaching, connection to employers, employment bridging program for internationally-trained professionals, certified Microsoft computer training, youth programs, self-help networks,
a newcomer volunteer program, and social and
recreational activities.
How can we help you?
WoodGreen's services for new immigrants
Newcomer Youth Services Program (aged 13-24)
Settlement Program for Newcomers (aged 24 and above)
English Language Program for Newcomers
Employment Support Services for Immigrants
Employment and English Language Programs for Internationally- Trained Professionals
How can you contact us?
Monthly activities
WoodGreen's Immigrant Services helps immigrants at different
stages of their settlement. We understand the challenges of adjusting to a new language, a new culture and new
surroundings. That's why we work closely with you and your
family to help you settle into your new life, whether that
means helping you learn about the city, acquire English skills, begin your job search, secure your first professional job,
find affordable housing, locate the right school for your
children, access important community resources or develop
a network of friends.
back to top
One-on-One Settlement Information and Referral Services
Our newcomer youth services serves youth ages 13-24, guiding them to develop greater self-confidence and a proud sense of belonging to Canada.
We offer one-on-one information and referral counselling and introduction to Canadian systems and culture to newcomer youth, with an overall focus to enhance their participation in and integration into school, community and the labour market.
Settlement and employment workshops
We offer newcomer orientation sessions to help youth successfully link the culture of their country of origin with our Canadian multicultural society, including cultural events both within and outside of the city.
We also offer workshops and group programs to help ensure success for youth in their academic and personal achievement.
Newcomer Youth Services helps youth find out about summer, part-time and full-time jobs and explore career and university/college options.
We offer workshops about writing a resume and interview preparation. We refer newcomer youth to youth employment programs once they fully understand how to look for and keep a job. To help youth with their financial knowledge, we offer brief workshops on how to budget and save money.
Homework Club
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 3:15 -6pm at 815 Danforth Avenue
Youth can get free help with their homework assignments in any subject. Our staff can help students one on one and in a group with assignments. We have computers and internet access available to help students complete their assignments as well. All youth ages 13-24 are welcome. As part of the homework club, we offer information sessions about Canadian events, schools, universities and seasonal activities.
"Say What" English Conversation Circle for Youth
Every Thursday 3:30-5:00pmat 815 Danforth Avenue
We offer English conversation circle for all newcomer youth ages 13 to 24. Topics are relevant to youth’s experience in Canada. Also, youth newcomers ages 18-24 can register for LINC classes through our program.
Completing High School Volunteer Hours
Our Newcomer Youth Services program can help youth find a volunteer placement to quickly and easily complete their high school volunteering requirements.
Family Events - Recreational and Cultural Activities
We help newcomer youth learn about educational and fun places to visit. We offer youth free or discounted prices along with guided tours of various Toronto cultural and recreational sites such as the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Ontario Science Centre, Ontario Place, Toronto Island, Sugar Bush and Niagara Falls.
* TTC tokens available on a needs basis* Snacks provided for some events*
Registration for March Break Events – March 10 after school until 5:30pm
March Break -March 15-20, 2010
Time : 1pm – 5pm
| Monday - March 15 |
Bowling at Thorncliffe Bowlarama |
| Tuesday - March 16 |
Matinee Movie |
| Wednesday - March 17 |
Toronto Civic Tour |
| Thursday - March 18 |
Much Music on Demand (Live Show) |
| Friday - March 19 |
No Event |
| Saturday - March 20 |
Royal Ontario Museum |
- Meet up for Trip at the Pape Subway station by the Newsstand
- TTC tickets provided to go home
- Please Dress in appropriate clothing
- Newcomer Youth Ages 13-24 years
Please phone 416-645-6000 ex 2100 for more information or Email at jriddell@woodgreen.org.
Newcomer information sessions
WoodGreen provides new immigrants with a practical orientation
to life in Canada. Our counsellors will help you understand
your rights and responsibilities as a new Canadian and learn
about the city and, Canadian systems, fill out important forms, launch a job search
and find affordable housing.
One-on-one counseling
Many newcomers find the stress of settling in a new country
too much to cope with alone. WoodGreen offers one-one-one
counseling, providing information, guidance and emotional
support to newcomers who need it.
Information workshops
Offering practical information workshops for newcomers,
WoodGreen covers a broad range of topics from what you
need to know about parenting in Canada, to how to file a tax
form, determine what benefits you are entitled to, or target a
specific profession in your job search.
Self-help networks
WoodGreen's self-help networks are designed to facilitate
discussions around settlement and employment challenges
and opportunities, giving newcomers the chance to connect
and provide mutual support to each other. These networks include the Engineer Club, Administrator Club, Chinese Workers Support Network, and Parenting Network.
Social & recreational activities
Providing regular social and
recreational opportunities,
WoodGreen encourages
newcomers to share food and
cultural traditions together,
learn about the Canadian
way of life, and improve
their conversation skills.
Newcomer volunteer program
Newcomers can gain valuable Canadian workplace experience
by becoming part of the Newcomer Volunteer Program.
Volunteers can get involved in providing clerical support,
setting up programs, promoting workshops and more.
Satellite Services
WoodGreen‘s satellite offices provide newcomers with easy access to settlement and employment services in their own neighbourbood. We partner with the LINC classes of the Toronto District School Board, local libraries, community health centres, early year centres, and cultural centres in East Toronto to deliver services where the clients are.
WoodGreen offers a number of programs to help newcomers strengthen their language skills, including LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and ELT (Enhanced Language Training ) that range from LINC level literacy/1 to ELT level 9 , and conducted in day, evening and Saturday. The program focuses on daily English skills, pronunciation, grammar, workplace communication as well as specific language required for the engineering, IT, health-care and finance/accounting fields. We also run a weekly group where you can practice your English conversation called Talk English Program.
Most of these classes have a child minding program available.
Our service location is along the subway line (Coxwell Subway), and we provide TTC tickets to those who require transportation support.
The Host Program is a befriending process that helps newcomers overcome the stress of moving to Canada and become comfortable in their new country, city and community.
Through organized activities such as networking groups, English Conversation Circles, mentorship for internationally trained professionals, cultural exchange and social activities, the Host Program encourages newcomers to meet and bond with local hosts.
The program aims to:
- Develop contacts and local knowledge that will help newcomers settle in Toronto and access their professional field
- Improve their English conversation skills
- Gain knowledge about useful resources
- Share experiences from Canada and other parts of the world
- Learn about Canadian culture for everyday use and in the workplace
How to contact us
For further information about the program, please contact Fabio Crespin, Host Supervisor, at 416-645-6000 ext, 2341.
How to become a Host volunteer?
If you are interested, please call us to arrange an appointment. We will guide and support you through the process of becoming a Host volunteer, a role which you will find inspiring and rewarding. Please contact Kadija Barry, Host Volunteer Coordinator, at 416-645-6000 ext. 2343
WoodGreen also offers a number of other services that many newcomers benefit from including employment bridging program for internationally-trained professionals, Job search coaching services, Job Search Workshops for Newcomers, a certified Microsoft Computer Training Program (minimum fee applies), housing and high-quality child care. For more information about these services, please contact Immigrant Services.
Employment and Language Programs for Internationally-Trained Professionals
Employment and Language Programs for Internationally-Trained Professionals is an employment-focused bridging program for internationally-trained professionals who have at least intermediate(Level 4/5) English and whose career orientation and international training are in one of these six sectors:
- Accounting/Financial Services
- IT
- Engineering
- Health Care
- Sales & Marketing
- Social & Community Services
Employment and Language Programs for internationally-Trained Professionals recruits participants each month. Please call 416-645-6000 ext. 2200, 2206 for more information
What Employment and Language Programs for Internationally-Trained Professionals offers:
- An individual program for each participant. Together with the Case Counsellor and other staff members at WoodGreen, the participant will develop a goal-oriented action plan, whose purpose it is to help the participant achieve a successful job search outcome: employment in the participants’s field
- Customized sector specific language supports and workplace oriented communication skills, especially written and oral skills
- Customized assistance from one-on-one coaches for both job search (customized resume and interview preparation) and language enhancement purposes
- Support through WoodGreen staff Participants are supported by the Job Developer who connect participants with employers for jobs and voluntary placements
- Access to supportive, focused, and hands-on workshops and recruitment sessions
- Access to Mentors in their profession to help them with various aspects of their job search and settlement process
- Ongoing support from their employment bridging team once they have accepted a job offer and started at their place of employment
- A 16-week time period to focus on their individual job search. A schedule will be worked out on an individual basis to cover multiple activities so that participants can continue other activities such as a survival job and other obligations and responsibilities. This is a highly customized, individual program, particularly for instruction in English communication skills.
- Participants agree to join those workshops or interventions that will allow them to develop a successful bridging mechanism. This may include language enhancement, training, coaching/mentoring, research, practice sessions, and/or any other strategy that will result in a positive and productive job search outcome
- Participants will work with the Case Counsellor to review their situation on a regular basis and define areas where additional supports are needed
- Participants, once employed, will stay in touch with the Case Counsellor and Job Developer to troubleshoot work situations and to report successes. This is intended to be a supportive strategy to help participants navigate any problems or issues they may encounter in terms of workplace situations and workplace culture
One-on-one job coaching
If you feel that you need individual help with your job search, our Job Search Coaching Centre offers FREE one-on-one coaching customized to your specific needs. WoodGreen's experienced employment consultants can offer you the following:
- Hands-on support writing effective resumes and cover letters
- Practice to help you prepare for a job interview
- Information on where to find job postings
- Support in locating potential job leads
- Guidance on how to make your job search more effective
- Ongoing encouragement and support throughout your job search
Job search workshops for new immigrants
If you are a landed immigrant or a convention refugee, and you have been in Canada less than three years, WoodGreen's Job Search Workshop Program for new immigrants can help you learn about the job market and support you in your job search.We offer a series of FREE day and evening workshops designed specifically for newcomers which can teach you everything from locating job leads, to creating effective resumes and developing your job interview skills.
WoodGreen also offers a variety of other services to new immigrants to help them settle in Toronto. For more information, please call 416-645-6000 ext. 2200
back to top
Our clients are immigrants of all ages, who come from
many different backgrounds and at different stages of settlement. You can drop in for information
at 815 Danforth Avenue, Suite 300 or 1491 Danforth Avenue, call to make an
appointment with a WoodGreen counsellor at 416-645-6000,
ext. 2100 or 2200 or email newcomerinfo@woodgreen.org. At your first appointment, you will be asked to
provide some information about yourself, as well as your immigration documentation. Our friendly, professional
counsellors will then work with you to determine how we
can best support you and your family.
Our location:
WoodGreen Immigrant Services
815 Danforth Avenue, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 1L2 (Donlands or Pape Subway)
1491 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 1N5 (Coxwell Subway)
back to top
|
|
