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SUMMARY:WorkBC Information & Volunteering Fair
DESCRIPTION:Looking to jumpstart your career in Canada? Missing that crucial "Canadian experience" on your resume? This event is built for you!\n\n\nNOTE: We will have a preparation session for this event on Aug 5 (Wed) from 12pm to 1pm. This session will be conducted ONLINE. Please make sure to provide a valid email address to receive the link for the online session as it gets closer to the date \n————————————————————————————————– \nWhether you are a newcomer navigating the local job market\, returning to work after an employment gap\, or looking to expand your professional network\, the WorkBC Information & Volunteering Fair is your gateway to success. \nJoin us for a dynamic\, in-person afternoon where you can i) connect directly with local organizations\, ii) discover how volunteering can launch your career\, and iii) learn how WorkBC can support your job search every step of the way. No registration required — just walk right in! \n \n🚀 Why You Should Attend\nFinding a job in a new market can be tough\, but you don’t have to do it alone. At this fair\, you will: \n\nMeet Community Partners: Connect face-to-face with organizations offering meaningful volunteer opportunities.\nUnlock WorkBC Supports: Learn how WorkBC Employment Services can support you with your job search journey\nGet Immediate Answers: Speak directly with WorkBC staff who understand your challenges and offer insights on how to help.\n\n💡 The Secret Weapon: How Volunteering Drives Your Career\nMany job seekers overlook volunteering\, but it is one of the fastest ways to land a paid role in Canada. Here is how volunteering helps your career planning: \n\nBuild Local Canadian References: Missing local professional references? A volunteer supervisor can provide the glowing recommendation Canadian hiring managers look for.\nBridge the Resume Gap: Turn an employment gap into a story of community engagement and active skill-building.\nExpand Your Network: Meet local professionals and insiders in your industry. Many volunteer roles can lead directly to unadvertised\, paid job openings.\nTest Drive New Careers: Not sure where you fit in the Canadian market? Volunteering lets you try out different roles and industries with zero risk.\n\n🏢 Meet the Attending Organizations\nAt this fair\, you can speak directly with representatives from these major organizations to find a role that matches your career goals: \n1. Dress for Success Vancouver\n\nBest For: Practicing customer service\, inventory management\, event operations\, and communication skills while helping others build confidence.\n\n2. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland\n\nBest For: Developing long-term leadership\, active listening\, and teaching/tutoring skills—perfect for anyone pursuing careers in education\, social work\, or community services.\n\n3. Union Gospel Mission (UGM)\n\nBest For: Gaining experience in food services\, hospitality\, logistics\, thrift retail\, and social service outreach within a highly collaborative team environment.\nCurrent Available Positions:– Try it Out Shifts – Hastings Kitchen Meal Prep Support– Try it Out Shifts – Hastings Cornerstone Outreach Drop-In Support– Vancouver Thrift Store Donation and Merchandising Support– South Vancouver Distribution Centre Donation Sorting Support\n\n4. CityReach Care Society\n\nBest For: Building skills in supply chain and logistics\, event planning\, warehouse operations\, and working with children and families.\n\n5. MOSAIC\n\nBest For: Expanding your intercultural communication skills and administrative abilities\nCurrent Available Positions:– Event Assistant– Childminding\n\n6.Watermelon Sessions \n\nBest For: Gaining experience in supporting children with diverse needs\nCurrent Available Positions:– Program Support Volunteer\n\n7. Canadian Red Cross \n\nBest For: Gaining experience in community service and supporting vulnerbale populations\nCurrent Available Positions:– Friendly Calls Volunteers – Friendly Calls Program– Client Services Volunteer– Health Equipment Technician Volunteer\n\n \nBring your resume\, bring your questions\, and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there. \n \nUnfortunately\, printing and photocopying services will not be available on site during event day.
URL:https://workbccentre-vancouver-commercial.ca/calendar/workbc-information-volunteering-fair/
LOCATION:MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC V5R 2P9\, Vancouver\, V5R 2P9\, CA
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