GWRI volunteers will be working on various teams to prepare for our family's arrival.  If you'd like to help, please email gwrigroup@gmail.com.

Housing search

• Closer to the family's arrival date, search for housing.

Furnishings

• Create a comprehensive list of everything needed for a 3 person household.  See the list at the bottom of the page.  Can you help with anything?
• Solicit promises of donations (we can't store it all ourselves!).

Prepare for Arrival

• Prepare welcome package.
• Meet the family at the airport.
• Assess clothing needs & know resources for getting necessary clothing.
• Arrange for immediate & short term food needs.

Orientation to the Neighbourhood

• Show the family around the city to help them become oriented.
• Grocery shopping, transit, bank account, mail, library, computer access, etc.

Introduction to service providers, health & welfare

• Ensure IFHP coverage is in place & arrange MSP registration.
• Walk-in health clinic, 9-1-1 emergency assistance, interpreter services.
• MOSAIC settlement services, Britannia Community Centre, REACH Multicultural Centre, etc.

Applications & Registrations

• SIN, phone & internet, library card, driver's license, community activities.

Employment & Training

• Assist with finding resources & registering for language classes, work-related training, etc.
• Resume writing & preparing for job interviews.

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Here's our home furnishing wish list.

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