Record #: PET0126 | Last Modified: 08 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 29 Sep 2020 |
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Description (Service) | COVID19 - Drop-In Brief Services available Tue & Thu, 9:30 am-11:30 am. * Appointments available weekdays via phone, email and video (*face-to-face appointments will be made only in special circumstances). * Staff will respond to email (info@nccpeterborough.ca) and phone (705 743 0882). Provides settlement services and direct assistance to new Canadians living in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Assistance includes: * orientation to the community and help accessing local services such as housing resources, credit counselling, schools and adult English classes * assistance filling out government forms * individual and group supportive counselling * employment assistance including help with resume, cover letter writing, job search guidance, networking with local employers * high speed internet access for clients Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) - offers 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 volunteer mentors assist newcomers with a focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development Language Assessment Centre - offers assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training program or referral to community-based training Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) - provides settlement services for children and families through schools Peterborough Welcome Pass - offers discounted or free admission to local cultural attractions * valid for one year from time of sign up Staffing: Staff and volunteers |
Service Details | |
Hours | COVID19 Brief Services Tue,Thu 9:30 am-11:30 am * Service by phone and email available during regular hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
Eligibility | Newcomers Language Assessment Centre: Newcomers to Canada 18 years and over who are permanent residents or Convention refugees |
Application | Call for more information |
Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Bulgarian ; Hungarian ; Mandarin ; Russian ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services ; Services are provided with translation/interpretation as available |
Fees | None ; Interpretation and translation fees may apply for documents |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Peterborough |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Aylmer St and Romaine St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 705-743-0882 |
Fax | 705-743-6219 |
info@nccpeterborough.ca | |
Website | www.nccpeterborough.ca |
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Primary Contact | Marisa Kaczmarczyk, Director of Client Services; Phone: ext 224; Email: marisa@nccpeterborough.ca |
Alternate Contact | Sabina Thiessen, Settlement / Program Development Worker; Email: sabina@nccpeterborough.ca |
Volunteer Coordinator | Sara Shahsavari, Volunteer and Event Administrator; Email: sara@nccpeterborough.ca |
Primary Executive | Andy Cragg, Executive Director; Email: andy@nccpeterborough.ca |