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Meet Mason - A RODS Volunteer!
Mason Silva was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, but feels like he can relate to the challenges newcomers face after moving to a new country. “There were times, in my youth, when I felt like an outsider,” he explains. You’d never know it by looking at him. Mason is a well-spoken,...
Meet Shazia Shareef - A RODS Volunteer
Shazia Shareef has a heart for volunteering. “Volunteering allows me to give back to the community I live in. It allows me to help other people.” A long-time volunteer with the Regina Open Door Society (RODS), Shazia has participated in the organization’s newcomer/long-time Canadian...
Employment Services Information Session
Employment Services will be hosting an Information Session on Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:00 to 2:00 pm Regina Open Door Society 1st Floor, 2332 11th Avenue We offer a variety of services for people who are job ready and those who need help becoming job ready! Come learn more about:...
Upcoming Advanced Language Training (ALT) Classes!
The Advanced Language Training Program (ALT) helps newcomers develop English language skills needed to meet their individual employment challenges, gain knowledge of the Saskatchewan work environment, and connect to the Saskatchewan labour market. The program consists of four...
Community Fair for Newcomers 2017
Experience and learn many of the opportunities that the City of Regina has to offer. The Community Fair for Newcomers 2016 will bring together organizations that foster awareness in Community, Health and Family Programming. Wednesday, March 8th, 20179:00 am to 3:00 pm Ramada Plaza...
Newcomer Community Health Fair 2017
Regina Open Door Society will be hosting a Community Health Fair on Monday, February 27th, 2017 from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm, in collaboration with several Community Health Service providers. It will be a five hour event where newcomer can explore and visit booths of health service providers available...
SOPA Graduate: Get to know Nurudeen Bello
“We arrived in Saskatoon on October 1st, 2016 and settling in wasn't difficult as we had already met some friends before landing. My wife and I heard of the SOPA program through a SOPA client who had landed, and now I am so grateful to have listened to her recommendation.” “I took all 5...
SOPA Graduate: Get to know Ella Oteze
It didn’t take long for Ella Oteze to gain employment shortly after landing here in Regina, from Nigeria. Ella is an industrious and outgoing Career Mathematician with over ten years of experience in the finance and banking field. This experience, paired with SOPA’s pre-arrival courses,...
Integrating Newcomers with Volunteer Opportunities - INVOLVE!
Do you want to develop your Community Leadership Skills! Integrating Newcomer With Volunteer Opportunities to add Leadership Value through Education (INVOLVE) Spring Session is once again happening in the month of March 2017. The program will run on each Saturday in March 4th 11th 18th...
DONATE to the Welcome To Saskatchewan Packages!
This holiday season, RODS will once again be collecting donations for our 2017 Welcome to Saskatchewan packages. RODS will be providing refugee newcomers who arrive in the 2017 year with a Welcome to Saskatchewan Package within the first three months of their arrival. Our goal is to have...
Employment Services Hiring Event
Come meet employers who are hiring now! Thursday October 27, 2016Bank of Canada Building 4th Floor, 2220 12th AvenueCome any time between 9:00AM – 4:00PM (break from 12:00PM - 1:00PM) Over 100 Job openings for: Customer Service Banquet Attendants...
RODS 40th Celebration Event
Regina Open Door Society is pleased to annouce their 40th Anniversary Celebration November 17th, 2016 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Regina Performing Arts Centre 1077 Angus Street Regina, Saskatchewan We will have a short program, entertainment and refreshments. Please come celebrate with...
RODS Flu Clinic
RODS is excited to announce our Annual Flu Clinics for 2016. Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 and Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 Newcomer Welcome Center 2332- 11th Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan in partnership with Public Health Region 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (lunch break...
Flu Clinic Information
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region will be offering Flu Clinics around Regina for 2016. You can go to any of the clinics listed which offer the flu vaccine around the city. The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region recommends seasonal influenza vaccine for everyone. Those who would benefit...