Resources
We hope you find these resources and videos helpful
as you settle into Vernon or volunteer with VDICSS.
Mentoring
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.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our online application form.
Below are some of the resources we have for our mentoring volunteers.
Introducing our Mentorship Program - VIDEO
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Mentorship Welcome Letter
Agreement to Suspend Mentorship
Sample Agenda for Mentorship Meetings - coming soon
After each mentoring session, please take the time to complete the following Mentoring Meeting Check-In form.
Children Entering School
See the below links for information regarding the Canadian and local school system.
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) brochure - English
How to register you child - VIDEO
Activities for Children & Teens
See the below links for activities for children, that will help them become more confident in their English speaking skills.
Children
Science Experiments with Montgomery and Amelia #1
Coding with the Library (ages 7-12)
Teens
