“Every time I walk into ICA I feel like I’m walking into my home.” Jenny, past ICA client and current volunteer Jenny came to Canada to explore living in a... read more →
A special satisfaction comes from helping others, and this is what Karun Thanjavur felt when he presented his idea of organizing hiking trips for youth clients in ICA’s Meet-up Program.... read more →
Submitted by Liz Bean, Coordinator of Volunteer Services If you’ve ever tried learning a new language, you’d agree that it can be quite challenging. And, when you add the extra... read more →
Submitted by Sharmarke Dubow, Facilitator of Refugee Volunteer Support Services I was so excited. I couldn’t sleep - I couldn’t stop thinking about what the following morning would hold for me.... read more →
Liz Bean, Coordinator of Volunteer Services ICA volunteers were recognized at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Tuesday, May 2, to highlight their dedication, outstanding work and contributions to ICA.... read more →
If you’ve ever tried learning a new language, you would agree that it can be quite challenging. And, when you add the extra layer of living in a new country... read more →
Submitted by Liz Bean, Coordinator of Volunteer Services ICA is fortunate to have the most wonderful, amazingly talented, supportive, and dedicated volunteers! Each year, over 200 volunteers give their time,... read more →
Submitted by Zhiqi Jiang, Newcomer Youth Summer Camp Facilitator In the beginning of July, ACE! Summer Camp began programming under wonderful sunny skies. During the first week of camp (July... read more →
ICA is looking for Arabic speakers to service as Community Connections or Life Skills volunteers. Volunteers are matched with newly arrived refugee(s) to Greater Victoria to provide orientation, friendship, support... read more →
Submitted by Liz Bean, Coordinator of Volunteer Services More than 75 ICA volunteers and staff attended the annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration in May. The event recognized the dedication and outstanding... read more →