Teacher, Basic Computer Classes

Organization Details
Organization Name: Welcome Place (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc.)
Address: 521 Bannatyne Ave
Winnipeg MB  R3A 0E4
Website: http://miic.ca/
Organizational Description: Welcome Place promotes and supports the resettlement and protection of refugees and offers a range of services that welcome and assist refugee newcomers with their settlement into Canadian society. We are centrally located, close to public transportation, and wheelchair accessible. We offer services in over 20 languages.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5771
   
Description of Duties:

  • Facilitate basic Computer classes and teach the participants;

  • Participants are newcomers to Canada and have various first languages;

  • Computer classes take place IN PERSON at 521 Bannatyne Avenue.

   
Skills Required:

  • Teaching experience preferred;

  • Strong knowledge/skills of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);

  • Comfortable using technology including internet and ZOOM;

  • Familiar with general computer usage;

  • Interested in and enjoy working with newcomers;

  • Comfortable working with people who speak various levels of English;

  • Comfortable working with people from various cultural backgrounds;

  • Have a passion to share skills and have a positive impact on the lives of others;

  • Dependable and reliable.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Opportunity to put knowledge into practice.


Opportunity to network and help others.


Opportunity to develop communication skills.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM


Must be available for at least one 2-hour session per week for three to six months.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Aug 31, 2025

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