Volunteering at World Skills

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Volunteering offers an opportunity to give back to your community, to meet new people, to learn and gain new skills and experiences. If you are a newcomer who is looking for a way to learn more about Canadian culture, volunteering is a great way to do that.

Benefits of Volunteering at World Skills:

  • Gaining work experience in a supportive environment
  • Practicing and developing your skills
  • Directly impacting the community
  • Expanding your professional network
  • Meeting new people, making friends and building your connections
Volunteer Application Form

Contact World Skills by filling out the form in the Contact Us section.

See What Past Volunteers Have to Say About Their Experience!

Volunteering with the World Skills Employment Centre has been a rewarding experience. The opportunity to assist individuals in finding meaningful employment has been both inspiring and fulfilling. It’s been a privilege to support people as they navigate the challenges of job searching, helping them to unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Being part of a team that is so dedicated to empowering others has deepened my commitment to making a positive impact in our community. I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to such important work.

Charmaine Mentlak
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Join our Team of Volunteer Coaches

Become an Integral Part of a Newcomer’s Settlement Process

Sharing your knowledge, expertise and time coaching newcomers can make all the difference to their economic integration into the community. Volunteer coaching can also make a difference in the professional life of a coach; it can be an opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain different perspectives and support your organization’s corporate social responsibility goals.

Your Role as a Coach

  • Time commitment of approximately three hours a month
  • Meet newcomers who aspire to work in a similar field to yours
  • Provide insights and information about companies and organizations in the industry sectors pertinent to their qualifications and experience
  • Discuss their career and employment goals
  • Provide suggestions for enhancing their job search
  • Provide constructive feedback on their communication and interpersonal skills in an interview, networking opportunity or a social situation
  • Share your personal career journey and use your experiences to inspire, motivate and guide them towards reaching their goals
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Coaching For Impact

Every year, volunteers at World Skills contribute over 5,000 hours to support newcomers on their job search journeys in Canada by providing expert coaching and more. You can become part of the volunteer team and help to enrich the lives of newcomers in Canada. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at World Skills, please register by completing our Volunteer Application Form.

A message for newcomers from Elizabeth Fellwalker, Executive Coach and Organization Development Consultant

“Knowing what you want, why you want it, and the strengths you bring to it — all of this is magnetic. When you express your interest and your confidence, you attract opportunities. Focus on what you want. Tell people. Let your light shine. No journey goes perfectly, so take care of yourself —find your own sources of resilience and be sure to replenish them so you can keep going and achieve what you dream of. This message applies to anyone in career transition.”