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New to BC Library Champions Online Info Session
Submitted by CBAL Trail & Area... on Wed, 11/09/2024 - 11:08am
Check out this amazing volunteer opportunity for Permanent Residents and CUAET visa holders that is coming to the libraries of the West Kootenays! NewToBC is thrilled to announce that they will be offering an online cycle of the Library Champions Project for newcomers living in the Kootenay region. The Library Champions Project is a volunteer community engagement initiative that provides training and support for newcomer Library Champions who conduct outreach with other members of their communities. Interested newcomers can register for the information session by following this link https://newtobc.ca/.../library-champion-registration.../... or by scanning the QR code on the poster. Here is some more information about what you will do as an LCP volunteer: The Library Champions Project (LCP) is a three-month volunteer program for new immigrants. Through the project, Library Champions learn to conduct outreach to other new immigrants. The LCP’s training sessions focus on building communication, presentation, and outreach skills and on gaining an understanding of the range of programs, services, and resources that are provided by libraries and immigrant and community service agencies. After the training sessions, Library Champions develop an outreach plan that is doable for them and fits their schedule. These plans include sharing information with friends, family, colleagues, and other community members, giving group presentations, speaking with community agencies, and using social media. LCP facilitators support the Library Champions with their outreach by helping them identify additional contacts and overcoming any challenges. On average, each Library Champion shares information with more than 50 other new immigrants. As of March 2024, more than 2,300 new immigrants have been trained as Library Champions and these individuals have reached out to more than 116,500 other new immigrants! Here are 10 Reasons to Become a Library Champion! 1. Discover amazing programs at your public library. 2. Learn about the services offered by community and immigrant serving agencies. 3. Build English communication & presentation skills. 4. Increase your confidence. 5. Help other new immigrants. 6. Give back to your community. 7. Learn about events & activities in your city. 8. Gain volunteer experience and references. 9. Learn about different cultures. 10. Make new friends. Photos:
 Town: Fruitvale, BC 
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