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CLIP Immigrant Advisory Table Volunteers

Immigrant Advisory Table Volunteers

The Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) volunteers share their experiences of settling in Calgary. Sharing their first-hand experience and insight on living as an immigrant in Calgary informs and supports the work of the Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP) Council, Action Teams, and CLIP staff.

Our IAT volunteers were all born outside of Canada and represent a variety of ages, educational backgrounds, countries of origin and experiences.

Watch this video to learn why our valuable members have chosen to volunteer with CLIP!

**We are seeking new members to join the IAT table**

 Your Role as a Volunteer

  • Regularly attend and participate in IAT meetings (meetings operate monthly from August – March, unless otherwise stipulated). 

  • Engage with various City of Calgary groups and organizations on how to make Calgary more welcoming for newcomers. 

  • Connect with your own networks to bring their ideas to the table 

  • Share information about CLIP with people you know and support the vision of CLIP 

Requirements

  • Born outside of Canada and reside in Calgary 

  • Attend scheduled meetings (in person and virtual) 

  • Offer opportunities and strategies to improve newcomers’ experience in Calgary  

  • Provide feedback to help others better understand the experiences and needs of a newcomer  

Benefits

  •  Participation in the IAT can lead to strong integration into Calgarian society 

  • Contribute to a more inclusive Calgary by providing input and recommendations for initiatives and projects 

  • Make professional and personal connections to help broaden your network 

Preferred qualities for new applicants

  • Possess knowledge of newcomers’ mental health, sport or newcomer emerging issues 

Application Deadline is May 30, 11:59 pm

Additional Documents

The following documents provide more details about the volunteer position.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

CODE OF CONDUCT