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Posted on: January 17, 2016, 7:57 pm

JOB OPPORTUNITIES in Edmonton - IFSSA

The IFSSA - ISLAMIC FAMILY & SOCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION in Edmonton is hiring for several positions. See HERE for details.

Posted on: January 17, 2016, 7:21 pm

House Warming Gifts for Newcomers

MIA is calling on the community to show its support for new comers from Syria. We are in need for donations to directly support new comer families. A donation of $500 will provide a family with a home warming gift once they move into a permanent home. The gift includes kitchenware ( dinner set, cookingware set, flatware set with tray, glasses set), bed in a bag (1 queen and 2 twin for a family of 4), vacuum cleaner and iron and iron stand plus groceries. 
Insha Allah we can all rise to the level of the Ansar and follow the Quran's guidance to "spend of what you love".

 
Please donate online or through the MIA office. All donations are tax deductible. 
Posted on: January 17, 2016, 7:15 pm

MIA JOB OPPORTUNITY: Settlement Support Officer For New Comers

MIA Job Opportunity: Settlement Support Officer For New Comers



The MIA has an immediate opening for a settlement support officer to support and work under the guidance of the the MIA Refugee Support Committee. 



Essential duties of the settlement support officer include liaising with transitional housing providers and new comer families, identifying housing needs, identifying suitable rental properties, showing rental properties for new comers and providing assistance in the leasing process. The settlement support officer is also expected to perform related administrative tasks and maintain records and documentation.

 

Required skills:
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience. 
  • Valid drivers license. Must provide own vehicle (mileage allowance will be provided). 
  • Fluent in Arabic and English. Other languages a plus. 
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and with clients who are under the stress of relocation and refugee experience.  Must be client focused, organized and reliable. 
This is a part time (maximum 20 hours/week) term position for 3 months, with possibility of renewal and expansion of hours and duties.Compensation includes mileage allowance. 
 
To apply, email a resume to [email protected]
 

 

Posted on: January 17, 2016, 7:13 pm

Khan-Fu Panda Mixed-Martial Arts! - Jan. 31 to April 24 - Ages 4 to 12 - Waverley Grand Mosque Gym - $80 / child - Register today!

Khan-Fu Panda Mixed-Martial Arts
 
Instructors: Osaed & Aasiyah Khan
Dates: 4 month weekly (Sundays) program (Sunday, Jan. 31 -  Sunday, April 24 | NO class Feb. 14th)
Boys:  9am - 10am / Ages: 4 - 9
Girls: 10am - 11am  Ages 9 - 12
Location: Waverley Grand Mosque Gym
Fee: $80/child 
(Pay only $75 if paid before Jan. 31st. Osaed will be available at the Grand Mosques on Sundays at 11am - Noon or contact [email protected] to make arrangements.  Accepting email payment)
 
For more information and registration click on the link below:
Posted on: March 18, 2015, 2:12 pm

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - TOASTMASTERS WINNIPEG - Ages 12-18 - Saturdays 12-2 pm at WCM - March 28 to June 20.

The Youth Leadership Program is a workshop consisting of eight one- to two-hour sessions that enable participants to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience. Participants learn to:

  • Evaluate present speaking ability
  • Organize and give speeches
  • Give impromptu talks
  • Control voice, vocabulary and gestures
  • Give constructive feedback and more

 Winnipeg Central Mosque, 715 Ellice Ave

Saturdays: 12-2pm

Dates:

March 28th
April 11th, 18th
May 2nd, 23rd, 30th
June 13th, 20th

Ages 12-18

To Register: please email [email protected] or call Islamic Social Services Association at 204-944-1560

Posted on: November 20, 2014, 9:13 am

Drop-in Sports for Boys ages 7-13 - Grand Mosque - 2445 Waverley

 

[Nov 27th] Boys Drop-In Sports - age 7-13

From: Thursday, November 27th, 2014 To: Thursday, January 29th, 2015

Starting Time: 7:00 PM

Ending Time: 8:00 PM

Where: Winnipeg Grand Mosque (2445 Waverley)

Speaker/Instructor: Alex Simard

Contact Info: MIA Office 204-256-1347

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