The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) Volunteer Program recruits, interviews, orients, trains and places volunteers within the organization. This program provides opportunities for members of the African Canadian community to support activities within their community specifically through the Caribbean Canadian Seniors Club and Youth Affairs Committee and through other youth and seniors activities of The JCA.

Volunteers are placed in the following areas:

• Saturday Morning Tutorial & Heritage Program (SMTP)
• Office Administration
• The JCA Committees (e.g. Education)
• Special Events (seniors, youth and children programs)
• Building Maintenance
• Youth Committee
• Seniors Program
• Fundraising Activities

Our volunteers are a vital part of our organization!

The JCA Volunteer Program allows for the development of interpersonal and communication skills, skills enhancement, work experience, self-esteem and self-confidence and gives individuals the opportunity to network and make new friends.

Ana Barbosa- February 2006

" I have been a volunteer in the Newcomer Settlement program with The Jamaican Canadian Association since March of 2005. I was interested in the NSP and wanted to work with people from different cultures. This experience has been very satisfying and rewarding, for it has given me an insight into the field of immigration and an understanding of the diverse needs of the public. Also, it has reinforced my interest to work for Citizenship and Immigration. As a volunteer, I have realized how important these services are for many individuals and how there should be more resources of this nature available to immigrants, especially those new to the country.”