• Help with the setup of guest tables by assisting with table cloths and centre pieces and other table items
• Assist with the setup of the registration table and host tables
• Ensure that information items are appropriately displayed on each table
• Assist in the setup and the serving of the food at mealtime
• Assist with the clearing up of the tables after lunch by collecting items and returning them to the seniors’ cupboard in the trailer
• Upkeep of tea and coffee urns for the day

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanour towards colleagues, staff and guests
• Be able and willing to identify where help is needed and take initiative
• Display the fruit of the Spirit as you serve
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Reports to the Lifespring Executive Team and the Visitation Pastor
• Liaises between guests and staff

• 5 hours on the day of each monthly meeting
• The role remains open as long as the volunteer is able to serve
• Able to attend the quarterly Congregational Life Corporate Prayer meeting

• The seniors demographic rightly deserve access to an orderly, obstacle-free environment. This volunteer assignment requires recognition of the particular needs of seniors and ensures that their monthly meeting is safe and welcoming
• An important outcome that has mutual benefit is the opportunity to build long term relationships, offering the additional prospect of ongoing help and blessing to the life of our seniors

• This volunteer role will serve best in the context of how well the serving team achieves its goals – how well the seniors are cared for and their reflection and feedback on how they feel welcomed, protected and served

• Primarily ‘on the job’ training
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• Food Safety training

• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must be part of The Peoples Church community for 6 months

• Assign the Visitation Team members with those who require visitation
• Support, encourage and strengthen Visitation Team members
• Pray regularly for the team and those that they are serving

• Organized and a love to connect people
• A genuine love for people
• Common sense and tact – the art of prayerfully saying the right thing in the right way at the right time
• Display the fruit of the Spirit as you serve, offering genuine love and care
• Ability to work independently
• The ability to effectively adapt to different cultures and age groups
• The grace to respond appropriately to various types of personalities

• Reports to the Visitation Pastor
• Liaises between the visitee and the Visitation Team member

• 1- 2 hours per week
• Attend the quarterly Congregational Life Corporate Prayer meeting

• This volunteer assignment requires recognition of the particular needs of seniors and shut-ins to ensures that their physical, social, and spiritual needs are being met
• An important outcome that has mutual benefit is the opportunity to build long term relationships, offering the additional prospect of ongoing help and blessing to the lives of those in need

This volunteer role will be successful as we determine how well the infirm are cared for and their reflection and feedback on how they feel valued, protected and served.

• Visitation Training Course
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Support the implementation of the Cultural Fellowship strategic plan to their cultural group in ways such as being hosts, admin support, Bible study teachers, prayer, visitation, etc.
• Involved in all aspects of direct ministry to cultural group members and their families, as tasked
1. Build relationships and maintain regular contact with them
2. Support with their needs (i.e., community, language, immigration, etc.)
3. Assist to develop and execute programs/events/gatherings
4. Journey with cultural group members to come into relationship with Jesus and/or deepen their relationship with Jesus
5. Connect and grow relationships with cultural group in the community, sharing Christ’s love with them

• Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus
• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanour towards diverse people in Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside diverse people with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Active Church and community member
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Cultural Fellowship leaders

• We ask team members to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Congregational Life team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for diverse people in Canada. As a Cultural Fellowship Team Member, you will be directly involved with walking alongside diverse people to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, often making the initial contact with diverse people, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to them who may feel uneasy as an international in Canada. This is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging.

Since cultural groups have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside them with patience and care. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Diverse people become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities
• Diverse people come into relationship with Jesus and/or deepen their relationship with Jesus

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• Cultural Fellowship Leaders Orientation

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must be part of The Peoples Church community for 6 months

• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor, TPC Administrative team, and Newcomers Network leaders to provide administrative support as needed
• Email correspondence, follow-up phone calls, reference check calls, draft reference letters, making copies, data entry, record keeping, and other duties
• Data entry and management with church database software
• Admin support for groups and/or event marketing, registration, communication, attendance, follow-up, etc., (pre/post-event and live)
• Producing, gathering and filing newcomers intake forms, as well as supporting to triage and direct them to appropriate support
• Regular newsletter email drafts using MailChimp
• Graphic design for marketing using Canva
• Support with updates to various social media platforms

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Has good English grammar, reading, writing, listening, and communication skills
• Possesses a good knowledge of computers and is comfortable using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PPT, etc)
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn TPC church database, MailChimp, and Canva

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor, TPC Pastors & staff, TPC Administrative team, and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask volunteers to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. Although this role has a supportive focus, there will be times when you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging. Administrative support team members often make the initial contact with our clients, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging. Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

This volunteer role provides administrative support for Newcomers Network in order to keep our organization running smoothly so that frontline staff, leaders, and volunteers may focus time and attention on people. Some success measures include:

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Newcomers become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• Church database training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor, TPC Administrative team, and Newcomers Network leaders to provide administrative support as needed
• Email correspondence, follow-up phone calls, reference check calls, draft reference letters, making copies, data entry, record keeping, and other duties
• Data entry and management with church database software
• Assisting with Registration and Check-In

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Has good English grammar, reading, writing, listening, and communication skills
• Possesses a good knowledge of computers and is comfortable using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PPT, etc)
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn TPC church database, MailChimp, and Canva

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor, TPC Pastors & staff, TPC Administrative team, and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask team members to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarter

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. Although this role has a supportive focus, there will be times when you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging. Administrative support team members often make the initial contact with our clients, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging. Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

This volunteer role provides administrative support for Sunday Newcomers Fellowship in order to keep the event running smoothly so that frontline staff, leaders, and volunteers may focus time and attention on people. Some success measures include:

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Newcomers become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• Church database training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Greet guests as they arrive
• Facilitate conversations at a table during our Sunday Newcomers Fellowship lunch
• Welcome new people and encourage connection between newcomers
• If able and possible, build friendship with newcomers and support them by maintaining regular contact with them
• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders to provide ministry assistance as needed

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask team members to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarter

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. As a host and/or table leader, you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, often making the initial contact with our clients, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada. This is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging. Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Newcomers become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Program Activities: Help with developing weekly engaging activities to encourage friendships, welcoming and belonging
• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders to provide kitchen support as needed

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask team members to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarter

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. As a host and/or table leader, you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, often making the initial contact with our clients, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada. This is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging. Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

This volunteer role provides program support for Sunday Newcomers Fellowship in order to keep the event running smoothly so that frontline staff, leaders, and volunteers may focus time and attention on people. Some success measures include:

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Newcomers become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Build relationships with internationals students and maintain regular contact with them
• Support international students with their needs (i.e., community, language, immigration, etc.,)
• Help the ISM team with developing and executing programs/ events/gatherings for international students
• Journey with international students to come into relationship with Jesus and/or deepen their relationship with Jesus
• Develop and prepare believing international students for ministry in their home country when they return
• Assist ISM team to grow and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, universities, partners, stakeholders, faculty and staff
• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders to provide support as needed

• Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus
• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards international students to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside international students with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proven experience facilitating engaging discussion or similar role is advantageous
• Active Church and community member
• Must be available to commit to regular gatherings with international students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask volunteers to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week flexibly

Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. As a host and/or table leader, you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, often making the initial contact with our clients, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada. This is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging. Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• International students become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities
• Increase international students English proficiency
• International students come into relationship with Jesus and/or deepen their relationship with Jesus

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• Plan to Protect training

• Vulnerable Sector Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Work as part of a team of teachers
• Plan and prepare, in advance, small group Bible-learning experiences. Utilize at least 1 hour a week to prepare lessons for Sunday classes using the assigned curriculum or approved alternate resources
• Deliver/teach the program on scheduled Sundays
• Use facilitation techniques more than lecturing techniques to encourage students to practice speaking English
• Encourage students to ask questions
• Maintain a safe educational environment for students
• Be attentive to students who seems to be progressing at a slower rate because of their English level and make every effort to make them feel safe, cared for, and loved
• Refrain from using Christian jargon or references that may be unknown to newcomers
• Remain spiritually attuned. Be attentive to the Holy Spirit and remember that it is His job through you to reveal the love of Jesus to the students
• If able and possible, build friendship with students and support them by maintaining regular contact with them
• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders to provide support as needed

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proven experience as an educator or similar role is advantageous
• Active Church and community member
• Good understanding of planning and developing lesson plans
• Must be available to teach classes on rotation during scheduled Sundays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Reports to ESL Bible Study Coordinator and Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask volunteers to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. As an ESL Bible Study Teacher, you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, often making the initial contact with our newcomers, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada. This is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging.
Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Newcomers become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities
• Increase newcomers English proficiency
• Newcomers come into relationship with Jesus and/or deepen their relationship with Jesus

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• ESL Bible Study Teachers Orientation

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Conduct activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies
• Encourage and engage students to speak in English
• Motivate students and induce a pleasant learning environment
• Display excellent classroom management
• Keep records of student attendance and performance
• Communicate with ESL Lead Coordinator as needed

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Command of the English language
• Ability to teach students of different ages and from different backgrounds
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Ability to support others in crisis with a non-judgmental, empathetic response
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Reports to ESL Lead Coordinator and Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between ESL Lead Coordinator, ESL Teaching Team, and Newcomers Ministry Pastor

• We ask ESL Teachers to commit for at least 1 term (3-4 months) to teach a class that meets one day per week
• 3-5 hours per class each week (this includes preparation and teaching time)
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. You will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, offering practical support & programs to assist them in their settlement and integration into Canadian society, as well as offering friendship, fellowship, and connection opportunities for personal & spiritual growth.
Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• ESL Hub will be a channel toward involvement and engagement in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• ESL Teachers Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Oversee the volunteer ESL teaching team
• Provide care and appreciation to the ESL teaching team
• Serve as point of contact between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and ESL teaching team
• Monitor and track all ESL class activities
• Provide regular updates and report issues to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Provides weekly updates to ESL teaching team via email/phone
• Attends bi-monthly meetings with Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Pray regularly for the ESL teaching team
• Available every Tuesday and Thursday for ESL classes (flexible)
• Conduct activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies
• Encourage and engage students to speak in English
• Motivate students and induce a pleasant learning environment
• Display excellent classroom management

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Command of the English language
• Experience and ability to oversee a group of volunteers
• Ability to teach students of different ages and from different backgrounds
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Ability to support others in crisis with a non-judgmental, empathetic response
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between ESL Teaching Team and Newcomers Ministry Pastor

• We ask this role to commit for at least 1 year
• 8-16 hours each week (this includes preparation and teaching time)
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. You will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, offering practical support & programs to assist them in their settlement and integration into Canadian society, as well as offering friendship, fellowship, and connection opportunities for personal & spiritual growth.
Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• ESL Hub will be a channel toward involvement and engagement in other church groups/activities
• ESL Teachers are supported and find enjoyment & purpose in their service
• Effective operation of ESL classes
• Clear communication of program initiatives and other directives to ESL teaching team

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• ESL Teachers Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Support newcomers on a one-on-one basis to provide direct support or triage and direct them to appropriate support
• Listen and care for the wellbeing of newcomers
• Provide answers to questions and knowledge about Canadian immigration processes and rules or direct them to support
• Provide access to supportive networks, partnerships, community organizations, and community groups as needed
• Communicate with immigration and settlement community partners, working groups, and stakeholders

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Command of the English language
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn and keep current on immigration trends and relevant legislation
• Familiarity with resources to support newcomer integration and settlement

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor

• We ask Employment Mentors to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. You will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, offering practical support & programs to assist them in their settlement and integration into Canadian society, as well as offering friendship, fellowship, and connection opportunities for personal & spiritual growth.

Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Settlement support can potentially be a channel toward involvement and engagement in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must be part of The Peoples Church community for 6 months

• Participants are paired with an Employment Mentor for one-on-one employment/career support in areas such as job search strategies, resume writing, networking, interview prep, etc.
• Assist newcomers to learn about Canadian workplace culture and industry trends
• Asist mentees to establish professional networks, improve professional terminology, and build confidence in a new culture
• Attend Employment Café – a monthly gathering for training, networking, and support with other mentors and newcomers

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Command of the English language
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience with resume writing, job coaching and connecting clients to employers an asset

• Reports to Employment Mentoring Coordinator and Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Employment Mentoring Coordinator, Employment Mentors Team, and Newcomers Ministry Pastor

• We ask Employment Mentors to commit for at least 1 year
• Roughly 2-3 hours per week (flexible based on mentee’s schedule)
• The mentoring program is designed for five mentoring meetings of 2 hours each meeting
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. You will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, offering practical support & programs to assist them in their settlement and integration into Canadian society, as well as offering friendship, fellowship, and connection opportunities for personal & spiritual growth.
Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Employment Mentoring will be a channel toward involvement and engagement in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
• ESL Teachers Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Support newcomers on a one-on-one basis to provide direct support or triage and direct them to appropriate support
• Listen and care for the wellbeing of newcomers
• Provide answers to questions and knowledge about Canadian immigration processes and rules or direct them to that support
• Provide access to supportive networks, partnerships, community organizations, and community groups as needed
• Communicate with health community partners, working groups, and stakeholders

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Command of the English language
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn and keep current on health, immigration trends, and relevant legislation
• Familiarity with resources to support newcomer integration and settlement

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor

• We ask volunteers to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. You will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, offering practical support & programs to assist them in their settlement and integration into Canadian society, as well as offering friendship, fellowship, and connection opportunities for personal & spiritual growth.
Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community and find health support so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Settlement support can potentially be a channel toward involvement and engagement in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Support newcomers on a one-on-one basis to provide direct support or triage and direct them to appropriate support
• Listen and care for the wellbeing of newcomers
• Provide answers to questions and knowledge about Canadian immigration processes and rules or direct them to that support
• Provide access to supportive networks, partnerships, community organizations, and community groups as needed
• Communicate with housing community partners, working groups, and stakeholders

• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Command of the English language
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn and keep current on housing, immigration trends, and relevant legislation
• Familiarity with resources to support newcomer integration and settlement

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor

• We ask volunteers to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. You will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, offering practical support & programs to assist them in their settlement and integration into Canadian society, as well as offering friendship, fellowship, and connection opportunities for personal & spiritual growth. Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community and find housing so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Settlement support can potentially be a channel toward involvement and engagement in other church groups/activities

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months

• Disciple and/or mentor newcomers to be followers of Jesus Christ through the following ways:
  • One-on-one discipleship
  • Micro-groups (2-3 people)
  • LifeGroup Leader or Hosts
• Provide newcomers with personal spiritual care, relevant Bible & applicable content, and support
• Plan and prepare, in advance, discipleship growing and Bible-learning experiences
• Utilize at least 1 hour a week to prepare using the assigned curriculum or approved alternate resources
• Meet with newcomers on regularly scheduled day(s)
• Use facilitation techniques more than lecturing techniques to encourage newcomers to practice speaking English
• Encourage newcomers to ask questions
• Maintain a safe discipleship environment for newcomers and maintain confidentiality
• For Life Groups: be attentive to newcomers who seems to be progressing at a slower rate because of their English level and make every effort to make them feel safe, cared for, and loved
• Remain spiritually attuned & be attentive to the Holy Spirit and remember that it is His job through you to reveal the love of Jesus to the newcomer
• Build friendship with newcomers and support them by maintaining regular contact with them
• Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders to provide support as needed

• Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus
• Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
• Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proven experience facilitating engaging discussion or similar role is advantageous
• Active Church and community member
• Must be available to commit regular meetings with newcomer(s)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Reports to Newcomers Ministry Pastor
• Liaises between Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders

• We ask volunteers to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
• 3-5 hours per week with flexibly
• Be able to attend Congregational Life Corporate Prayer Meeting every quarterly

This volunteer role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. As a Discipleship Team Member, you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging, often making the initial contact with our newcomers, and providing a welcoming warm smile or hospitable friendly greeting to our clients who may feel uneasy as newcomers to Canada. This is an important aspect of making them feel welcomed and find a sense of belonging.

Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this volunteer role will face a myriad of challenges in supporting them, so we are looking for volunteers to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. Flexibility and a willingness to learn will be pivotal to your success. This is a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people.

• People of diverse cultural populations are welcomed and find a place of belonging
• Newcomers are integrated into their new Canadian community using the English language so that they can contribute to their community
• Welcoming and hospitality are embedded as a core aspect of TPC congregation’s church culture
• Newcomers become involved and engaged in other church groups/activities
• Increase newcomers English proficiency
• Newcomers come into relationship with Jesus and/or deepen their relationship with Jesus

• Newcomers Network Orientation
• Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training

• VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
• Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
• Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months