- Description
Matches groups of volunteers with refugee newcomers for up to six months of social and integration support, including
- English language practice
- tutoring for young learners
- job search assistance including resume building, job searching, interview preparation
- support with system navigation (education, health care)
- cultural transition support
- social support and community involvement
- social events and recreation activities
- support available in-person and virtually
- Eligibility
- Newcomer Program Participant Eligibility: Government assisted refugees, Convention refugees, protected persons, and refugee claimants
Volunteer Eligibility: previous experience working with newcomers not required, but is an asset; proficiency in other languages is an asset; and, volunteers can apply as individuals or as a Welcome Group of 3 or more members - Application Process
- Refugees: referral through settlement agency, clinic or refugee house
Volunteers: complete online application form - Documents Required
- Contact for information
- Office
- 647-854-4494
- Web Site
- https://www.togetherproject.ca
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 192 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2
Canada - Languages
- Arabic, English, French, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Interpretation available for other languages, including Amharic, Dari, Pashto and Tigrinya
- Contact
- Andrew Lusztyk, Co-Director
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Last Updated On
- November 26, 2025
- Last Verified On
- April 30, 2025
- Address
- 192 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2Cross street: Spadina Ave and Queen St W
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Fully accessible - Municipal parking lot nearby ; Wheelchair accessible entrance ; Barrier-free washrooms
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pmMon10:00 am to 6:00 pmTue10:00 am to 6:00 pmWed10:00 am to 6:00 pmThu10:00 am to 6:00 pmFri10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
- Peel Region
- York Region
