ABOUT VIRCS
The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) is a non-profit organization founded in November 1989 by three former refugees. VIRCS helps immigrants, refugees and new Canadian citizens, to settle and adapt into their new lives in the Greater Victoria Region.
The multicultural staff annually serves more than 3,000 immigrants, refugees, new Canadian citizens, and visible minorities. VIRCS provides a wide range of holistic services.
Over the years, VIRCS has developed positive relationships with other organizations, service providers, the local business community, and the community at large. VIRCS gratefully acknowledges the funding support of the federal and provincial governments.
Our Vision
Empowered newcomers flourishing in their communities with a sense of belonging
Our Mission
Assist immigrants and refugees in settling and integrating through comprehensive services for their evolving needs.
Our Values
Fairness
Inclusion
Trustworthiness
Commitment
Respect
Dignity
Our Governance
VIRCS is registered as a Society under the BC Societies Act, and we belong to the Not-For-Profit. We also operate as a registered charity under Canada Revenue Agency regulations.
We are an independent, non-partisan and democratic organization responding to the community needs represented in our Mandate and governed by an honorary Board of Directors.
We are proud to have a Board of Directors that represents the diversity of backgrounds of our clientele and staff.
