Live in Surrey? Interested in making Surrey more welcoming and inclusive? Join Surrey IAR! Deadline to apply is June 27.
The Surrey Immigrant Advisory Roundtable (IAR) is looking for immigrants and refugees interested in joining the group. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the initiative that aims to build a truly welcoming and inclusive Surrey. Download the Application.
The Surrey IAR is looking for FIVE (5) additional members who:
- Are immigrants or refugees living and/or working in Surrey
- Represent the diversity of Surrey (a range of countries of origin, length of time in Canada, immigration status, age, gender, occupational/educational backgrounds, etc.)
- Have experience, knowledge and, abilities related to immigration integration, community development or civic engagement,
- Can commit sufficient time to be active volunteers of the group, and
- Are non-partisan
Members will be appointed for a period of 12 months (July 2018 – July 2019) and will be expected to meet at least 6 times a year. Additionally, members are expected to spend at least additional 8 hours a month to attend the training, participate in Surrey LIP Working Groups and attend the IAR ad-hoc meetings. Please review current IAR membership, activities and meeting agendas here.