Community Development Council Durham

Community Connections Mentorship Program
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Record #: AJP0786 Last Modified: 08 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
458 Fairall St, Unit 4
Ajax, ON L1S 1R6
 
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Address NotesIn the Sure-Fit building
Office Phone905-686-2661
Fax905-686-4157
Websitewww.cdcd.org
LocationAjax (Town of)
IntersectionWestney Rd and Fairall St, just south of 401 on Westney Rd
Contact Information
Executive 1Ben Earle, Executive Director
Contact 1Bozena Stobinska, Settlement Worker; Phone: ext 103; Email: bstobinska@cdcd.org
Contact 2Maria Abogado, Community Worker; Phone: ext 109; Email: mabogado@cdcd.org
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
LanguagesEnglish ; Polish ; Spanish ; Pushto
EligibilityAges: 19 year(s) and up 
 
Newcomers 19 years or over * immigration papers or permanent resident card  
 
Volunteers must be 23 years or over * must have a minimum of three years living experience in Canada * able to assist new immigrants learn about the system and services available, fairly fluent in English
ApplicationCall for information
FeesNone
DescriptionCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development * improve English language skills
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesAdult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrant Communities ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Refugees ; Career Exploration ~ Immigrant Communities ; Career Exploration ~ Refugees ; Immigrant Settlement Services ; Refugee Resettlement Services