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.