Volunteer Your Time and Offer Pro Bono Expertise
Volunteering with Refugee Pathways and Integration Canada Inc. (RefPIC) is a deeply meaningful way to build bridges, foster dignity, and support displaced individuals as they rebuild their lives. Whether across communities in Canada or through our global partnerships, volunteers play an essential role in expanding reach, deepening impact, and shaping services that transform futures.
Why volunteer? Because every refugee and displaced person deserves support that is personal, empowering, and consistent. Volunteers offer one-on-one guidance in areas like language acquisition, mentorship, navigating public systems, and simply being a friend. These human connections often make the difference between survival and stability.
Volunteers also create lasting networks that help reduce isolation, boost emotional well-being, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging. From coordinating community activities to connecting newcomers with local services or leading youth engagement, volunteers nurture social cohesion and mutual respect. Career readiness is another area where volunteer support creates meaningful change. Through resume reviews, mock interviews, and workplace orientation, volunteers help newcomers prepare for employment and build independence. Equally impactful is support with housing, whether by helping families search for homes, decode lease agreements, or liaise with landlords during crucial transitions.
Beyond direct service, RefPIC welcomes pro bono expertise from professionals across industries, including law, mental health, accounting, design, IT, education, and architecture. These generous contributions help us sustain high-quality programming and expand access to critical resources. Whether you're drafting immigration documents, offering trauma-informed counseling, or advising on refugee housing models, your knowledge has the power to multiply outcomes. Volunteers and pro bono contributors also serve as powerful advocates. By sharing real stories and countering misinformation, they help shift public narratives and foster greater societal understanding and welcome.
At RefPIC, we invest in our volunteers through comprehensive training, ongoing support, and meaningful recognition. Whether you have an hour a week or specialized skills to contribute, your involvement can make a lasting impact. We welcome individuals from every background, newcomers and lifelong Canadians, students and retirees, creatives and professionals, with lived experience, compassion, and a desire to help.
Together, we ensure displacement doesn’t lead to disconnection. Join us in creating a community where no one walks alone, and every person is seen, supported, and empowered.
Apply to Volunteer | Offer Pro Bono Support: Email us at admin@refugeecanada.org
Jimmy Patricks Unzi
Executive Director
Refugee Pathways and Integration Canada Inc.
