EDO FRIENDS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION

• Employment Services: Our employment counsellors with the support of our volunteers help our new immigrants refugees and low-income families in groups/one on one basis to increase their chances of being successful in the workplace/job market through resume writing mock interview/interview skills providing job referrals job search skills and links • Computer Training Services: Our computer/system analyst with the help of volunteers provide basic computer and internet training for new immigrants and refugees in an environment that is conducive for those using the computers sometimes for the first time. • Settlement and Integration Services: We assist Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley new immigrants and refugees in finding accommodation doctors Schools for children furniture & other household items banking services library Services and transportation needs etc. • Interpretation and Translation Services: Our volunteers provide interpretation and translation services to Immigrants & Refugees in both the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. • Youth Programs: We organize social events for new immigrants and refugees’ youths in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. This includes Homework Club Art Club Peers Group Support with trained Mentors and teachers. • Community Outreach Programs: These programs help new immigrant and refugee families to become more independent by organizing Seminars and providing guidance and referrals thereby reducing the barriers caused by language education and cultural differences. • Children Programs: We bring new immigrant and refugee children and families together to have fun make friends learn new parenting skills share experiences and for some to recover from trauma they experienced in refugee camps. • Seniors’ Program: We provide basic computer Internet Social Media training for seniors. This helps them to access government and other services with ease.