The Hands That Welcome Home
In a town where mountains meet the sky,
Where lakes reflect the clouds drifting by,
You stood with hearts so full and wide,
A gentle voice, a steady guide.
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To those arriving, worlds apart,
You offered more than just a start.
You gave your time, your care, your grace,
And helped them find a safer place.
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A smile, a meal, a ride, a word,
Kindness in motion, felt, not heard.
You turned new paths from fear to grace,
And helped make Vernon a warm place.
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With every form, with every chore,
You opened up a brighter door.
And in your kindness, freely shown,
You made this town feel more like home.
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No fanfare marks the things you do,
But lives are changed because of you.
So here’s our thanks, deep and sincere,
For all you’ve done, for being near.
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The heart of Vernon beats because
Of volunteers like you; our applause,
Our warmth, our soul, our helping hand,
You make this place the perfect land.
Fadia Mokadmi
Volunteer Your Time
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Vernon & District Immigrant & Community Services Society. Get in touch with any questions about how you can volunteer your time today or scroll down to see how you can help.
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If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our online application form.
Become a Mentor
Volunteer mentoring is essential to the success of many of our program activities. Volunteering with VDICSS is a way to share your talents, gain workplace experience and contribute to your community.
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We are looking for mentors to guide newcomers as they make adjustments to life in Canada. We encourage social interactions between newcomers and established members of the community so mentors can showcase the amenities and attractions our great community offers.
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If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our online application form.
Become a Tutor
Many of our clients are looking for additional supports and opportunities to learn and practice their English skills.
Whether it is a client from one of our LINC classes needing extra one-on-one guidance or tutoring students through fun, interactive games in our Homework Club, we have a variety of opportunities for volunteer mentors.
Volunteers tutors are placed based on experience and interests with clients. Previous experience teaching is appreciated but what we’re really looking for are people who have excellent English language skills and are patient and understanding of someone learning a new language. Email wendy.zarr@vdicss.org.
