Get Involved
Every contribution, whether it is your time, your expertise, or your financial support, brings us closer to a British Columbia where no newcomer is left behind.
Share Your Skills
WelcomeAide is powered by passionate volunteers who bring diverse skills and perspectives to our mission. Whether you have an hour a week or a day a month, your contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of newcomers across BC.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Community Navigator Volunteer
Help newcomers at community events, answer questions, and connect them with WelcomeAide's resources.
Workshop Facilitator
Lead or co-facilitate training sessions on topics like financial literacy, workplace culture, or digital skills.
Translation & Content Volunteer
Help translate resources or create content in languages spoken by newcomer communities in BC.
Technology Volunteer
Contribute to the development, testing, and improvement of our AI Navigator and digital tools.
Event Coordinator
Help plan and run community events, cultural exchanges, and networking gatherings across Metro Vancouver.
Social Media & Outreach
Help spread the word about WelcomeAide's programs through social media, community boards, and local networks.
Be One of Our First Volunteers
WelcomeAide is a newly founded organization and we are building our volunteer team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape a nonprofit from its earliest days and make a lasting impact on newcomer communities across BC.
Help define how volunteer programs are structured
Gain experience with AI-powered social impact tools
Connect with diverse communities across British Columbia
Build your portfolio with meaningful nonprofit work
Partner With WelcomeAide
We believe the best outcomes for newcomers come from collaboration. We are actively seeking partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to newcomer success.
Settlement Agencies
- Integrate our AI Navigator as a client intake tool
- Access aggregated (anonymized) insights about newcomer needs
- Co-develop workshop content for your client communities
- Receive warm referrals from our Navigator
Government Bodies
- Increase reach of government programs to newcomers
- Improve multilingual access to public services
- Gain insights into service gaps and newcomer needs
- Support evidence-based policy development
Employers
- Connect with skilled newcomer talent
- Access cultural competency training for your team
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Support newcomer workforce integration
Educational Institutions
- Support international student transition to Canadian life
- Collaborate on research about newcomer integration
- Provide volunteer and practicum opportunities for students
- Co-develop training curricula for newcomers
Make a Donation
As a nonprofit society, WelcomeAide relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and organizations to fund our programs. Every dollar goes directly toward helping newcomers succeed in British Columbia.
$25
Helps support newcomer inquiries
Your donation helps fund the AI Navigator infrastructure that provides instant answers to newcomers in their native language.
$100
Helps fund a workshop seat
Cover the cost for one newcomer to attend a full-day training workshop on topics like financial literacy or Canadian workplace culture.
$500
Helps fund a community event
Help us organize a welcome gathering or cultural exchange event that connects dozens of newcomers with their community.
Other Ways to Give
Monthly Giving
Become a monthly donor and provide sustained support for our programs. Even $10/month makes a meaningful difference.
Corporate Giving
Organizations can support WelcomeAide through corporate donations, employee matching programs, or in-kind contributions.
In-Kind Donations
We welcome donations of professional services, technology resources, event space, and other in-kind contributions.
WelcomeAide Society is a registered nonprofit in British Columbia. Charitable tax status is currently being applied for. Donation receipts will be issued once charitable status is confirmed.
Spread the Word
Not everyone can donate or volunteer, and that is okay. One of the most valuable things you can do is help newcomers learn about the resources available to them.
Share WelcomeAide's website and social media with newcomers in your network
Tell settlement workers and community organizations about our AI Navigator
Display our posters and brochures in community spaces, libraries, and places of worship
Invite us to present at your organization, faith community, or professional network
Follow us on social media and engage with our content
Ready to Make a Difference?
We would love to hear from you. Whether you want to volunteer, partner, donate, or just learn more about our work, reach out today.