Pictured above – left to right: Alex Cutt, Jasmeen Brar, Brita Park, Ranjit Brar (mom), Ashreet Brar, Sharleen Brar

South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services offers assistance to parents with homework after school. Volunteers are needed for this important program so contact Alex at 250.498-4900

When: Homework club is offered 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm – 4pm
How many: currently between 5 to 12 Children and 5 to 10 parent/caregivers are attending
Who needs it: the Homework club is part of SOICS Immigrant Outreach and Community Based programs which assist Newcomer families to integrate an adapt into the Canadian school system and the community at large
Why – The need for this program was identified thru feedback from our Settlement Worker in School District #53, our Enhanced Childhood program and the Welcoming Communities Initiative which “Prepares Immigrant children & their parent/caregiver for school life in Canada.

Community volunteers etc. – SOICS homework club has been supported with Oliver community volunteers, high school volunteers and SOICS volunteer staff members in collaboration with our Social Mentoring programs which are designed to provide “buddies/hosts” or Social Mentors to assist with a newcomer family’s adaptation and integration.

35653 97th Street, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Email: oliveroffice@soics.ca