Enable programs service young immigrants, refugees and their families through Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS). If you have recently moved to Greater Victoria and area as a refugee or immigrant and would like to become involved in Enable programs check out below to see where you might be interested. Weekly programs run between the months of September to June.
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| Homework Clubs & One-on-One Tutoring |
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The homework clubs and 1-on-1 tutoring program helps you with your homework. Our awesome volunteers will help you with your school work so
you can succeed in your new school. |
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| Who? |
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Any immigrant or refugee student may attend we have several programs check below to see which one you’d fit into best! |
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Tuesdays 4-6 pm
VIRCS ESL Classroom, 3rd Floor, 637 Bay St. |
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| Adjustment Support Groups |
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Small groups explore settlement challenges through art projects with the guidance of a professional art therapist along with a teacher/counselor from the school. |
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Each program has 6-8 children and runs once per school year for 8-10 weeks. The children and youth participating may be facing difficult transitions within their first years in Canada. |
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Please contact us to find out more information as the groups fill up quickly. |
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| Sparks |
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Sparks is a fun weekly activity and includes arts, crafts, recreation, games and outings such as the Imax and Bowling. It is a safe environment where kids can share their ideas and experiences in a non-judgmental space. They learn about safety, confidence and the value of diversity at the same time as having fun. |
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Ages 5 – 11 years. |
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Will start again in September. Time and date to be determined. |
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Enable Program also has many programs and services for youth. For more information or to join please contact Negin Naraghi, Enable Coordinator at enable@vircs.bc.ca or 250 - 361-9433 x. 203.
