Laura Mannix, DIVERSEcity’s director, Community Development, has been chosen as one of five Immigrant Women of Inspiration from… Read more
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Immigrant women’s sewing collective making masks for those in need
April 7, 2020
Surrey-based DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is donating $1,000 to the Intercultural Women’s Maker Society’s Cloth Facemask Initiative A… Read more
Community Gardens: Making your own sprouts at home
March 30, 2020
While growing food at home hasn’t necessarily been top of mind for most Canadians, the COVID-19 pandemic shows… Read more
Celebrity chef Vikram Vij cooks with refugee women and children at DIVERSEcity’s First Steps program
February 7, 2020
First Steps welcomes restaurateur Vikram Vij for a cooking session Celebrity chef and restaurateur Vikram Vij is a… Read more
DIVERSEcity’s Ish Kumar comes full circle
January 21, 2020
From looking for a job in Canada, to helping other newcomers get trained for the workforce at DIVERSEcity’s… Read more
5 tips for surviving Canadian winter!
January 10, 2020
Is this your first Canadian winter? Perhaps even your first snowfall? It can be a magical – albeit… Read more
Volunteer opportunity! Test our new online resumé course!![]()
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DIVERSEcity Language, Employment and Resource Network (learn) has just launched its first online self-paced course — How to Write a Successful Resumé!![]()
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We are looking for employment service providers (career developer practitioners, employment coaches, job developers, etc.) to help us test out the course and provide valuable feedback to improve the experience for jobseekers.![]()
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- Complete the online course as a participant by Wednesday, July 31, 2024 ![]()
- Provide feedback via an online survey![]()
- Time commitment: Approximately two hours![]()
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What’s in it for you? ![]()
- Make a valuable contribution to the career development field![]()
- Receive a $20 Starbucks gift card as a thank you! ![]()
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Once testing is complete and feedback is implemented, the course will be available for job seekers as part of our Career Development Journey course package. Your expertise and feedback are crucial in shaping a tool that will help countless jobseekers. ![]()
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Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/3pSLpfPp85![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #volunteer #career #employment #survey #serviceprovider
Straight from our newly released Green Guide for Newcomers, here are 15 suggestions to green David Suzuki Foundation. Our Green Guide is loaded with helpful tips and information on how to go greener and understand your role in protecting our planet! ![]()
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Tip # 1: Walk, cycle, scooter or skateboard! ![]()
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Choosing active transportation for getting around (including your commute) will help you and nature. Active transportation increases your physical activity, improves your mental wellbeing and saves you money. ![]()
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Stay tuned for our next tip, coming your way soon! We can't wait to share more sustainable living strategies with you! ![]()
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Take a look at our Environmental Resources page here and download the Green Guide for Newcomers www.dcrs.ca/resources/environmental-resources/#forpeopleforcommunitiesi#GreenGuideG#earthe#enviromentalisma#greenlivingiving
Under DIVERSEcity’s new strategic plan, our fifth and final priority is Collective Impact and Advocacy.![]()
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We are committed to strategically building our profile and visibility to increase awareness, engagement and support. By actively listening to and elevating the voices of individuals, we will share their concerns and advocate for their needs, positively impacting our communities and the people we serve.![]()
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Learn more about this and all our priorities by downloading our full Strategic Plan at the link in bio. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity
Under DIVERSEcity’s new strategic plan, our fifth and final priority is Collective Impact and Advocacy.![]()
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We are committed to strategically building our profile and visibility to increase awareness, engagement and support. By actively listening to and elevating the voices of individuals, we will share their concerns and advocate for their needs, positively impacting our communities and the people we serve.![]()
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Learn more about this and all our priorities by downloading our full Strategic Plan here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/our-strategic-platform/![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DIVERSEcity
It’s not too late to register your child for our summer camp program! If you have a child between the ages of 6 –12, this is for you! Enroll your child in our enriching School's Out Camp Connect Program this summer in Delta, BC. ![]()
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Running from Monday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm, from July 15 – August 16, our program offers diverse activities that promote cross-cultural awareness, environmental responsibility, personal wellbeing and family involvement. ![]()
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Children will be taking part in games, crafts, library time and daily outdoor activities with a focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning and building positive relationships. ![]()
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For more information email amann@dcrs.ca, call 604-597-0205 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/child-and-youth-camps/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #summercamp #SurreyBC