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FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 CHILLIWACK LEISURE GUIDE 9
Chilliwack Community Services
is an independent local charity
providing opportunities with
people to make positive change
in their lives. Our vision is to be
a leading partner in helping our
community be the best it can be.
Debt Counselling
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604-792-4267
• Volunteer counselor provides: budgeting
advice, assistance in arranging credit
payments, and advice on how to declare
bankruptcy.
• By appointment only.
WorkBC Sardis Employment
Services Centre Serving Sardis,
Yarrow, Cultus Lake and Greendale
Location: 101 - 5658 Vedder Road
Tel: 604-858-5472
Hours of Operation: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm;
Closed Thursdays at 3:45 pm
• Providing employment services to
unemployed British Columbians.
• Services include access to the Resource
Room for independent job search and
access to one to one support through
participation in case managed services.
• Case managed services include access
to government employment programs and
services.
• Eligibility includes: age 16 minimum,
unemployed or underemployed, not
returning to full time school and not
currently attending full time school.
Senior Services
Better at Home
Location: 9214 Mary Street
Tel: 604-393-3251 ext. 240
• This program assists seniors 65 years
and older to remain independent in their
homes.
• Thoroughly screened volunteers
and paid contractors provide non-
medical support including friendly visits,
transportation, minor home repairs and
light housekeeping.
• Application and needs assessment
required.
• Volunteers to provide friendly visits
welcome!
• Funded by Government of BC through
United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Meals on Wheels
Tel: 604-793-7242
• Volunteers deliver a nutritious meal to
people who, because of age, illness or
disability, are unable to prepare a meal for
themselves.
• Fee per meal.
Community Drivers
Tel.: 604-393-3251 ext. 237
• Qualified volunteer drivers provide
transportation to medical and other
appointments 7 days a week, from
Hope, throughout the Lower Mainland,
Vancouver, and surrounding area.
• Cost per trip is by kilometer.
• Call for an estimate or to book a trip.
• Call to join our volunteer team.
Legal Aid
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604-793-7243
Hours: Tues, Wed & Thurs
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Legal aid service ranging from legal
information, legal advice to legal
representation for people with low
incomes - must qualify under financial
eligibility guidelines.
• No appointment needed.
First come, first serve.
Services for Immigrants
Location: 9214 Mary Street
Tel: 604-393-3251
Settlement Services
• Information, referral, and assistance
with documents to support immigrants
and refugees, including temporary foreign
workers, with successful settlement and
integration.
• Support with finding employment as well
as ongoing support during job search and
after employment.
• Information sessions to help with
settlement into the community.
• Short courses and training such
as Computer Skills, Healthy Living,
Citizenship Study and Driving Test
Preparation.
• Interpretation/translation services.
English Classes
• English instruction for landed immigrants,
refugees, live-in caregivers and naturalized
Canadian citizens (17 years and older).
• Morning and evening classes offered
September through June.
• Childcare provided for the morning
classes.
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, drop-
in ‘Conversation Circle’ for all newcomers
and visitors.
• Volunteers welcome! Programs funded
by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada and the Province of BC.
www.comserv.bc.caChilliwack Community Services
Chilliwack Community Services
45938 Wellington Avenue
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 2C7
T: 604.792.4267
F: 604.792.6575
E:
[email protected]