Squamish Welcome Centre

Did you know that the Squamish Welcome Centre has a support program for folks who are a part of the temporary foreign worker program? Are you living or working in Squamish with a work permit, maintained status, or have you lost your status? This program is for you - and it’s TOTALLY FREE!

Life with a work permit comes with unique challenges and uncertainties. That’s why this program exists. We’re here to help you navigate those difficulties with dignity and respect. One of the ways we help is by sitting down with you for a one-on-one appointment. These appointments are confidential.

Appointments are free and offered by our Support Coordinator Zulma Reina. You can talk about topics that are important to you, like adjusting to life in Canada, questions about your work permit or job, accessing health care and MSP, life at work or at home, emergencies and other challenges, and more.

Book an appointment by calling or emailing us, ask for Zulma!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (604) 815-4142

Don’t know your schedule or have an urgent question? You are welcome to drop by the Welcome Centre. Come visit us and we will do our best to help you. We can also talk on the phone or online. This is a flexible program, it’s for you. So, let us know how we can best support you.

Learn more at the links in our bio, or by visiting the Welcome Centre!

Looking for a way to give back to the Squamish community?

The Squamish Welcome Centre and Squamish Community Bookstore are part of the Squamish Volunteer Centre Society, a local non-profit and registered charity.

Our society is governed by a Board of Directors, volunteers elected every year in June. We are now inviting new candidates who are interested in supporting our work and helping build a stronger, more connected community.

We’re looking for community-minded people with a few hours a month to dedicate. Helpful areas of expertise include experience in non-profit work, business, fundraising, community programs, and more. 

To apply or learn more, please email [email protected].

Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10am - 12 noon for a family-friendly guided bird walk through the Squamish estuary! This activity is open to migrant workers, newcomers, volunteers, and other community members.

Our guide will be Tiffany! Tiffany is a curious naturalist who loves connecting with nature through bird walks. She enjoys sharing her wonder of nature as an outdoor educator and gives back through various citizen-science & restoration initiatives.

This event is hosted in collaboration with Nature Squamish. Snacks, refreshments, and binoculars will be provided.

Want to join? Please register by clicking on the link in our bio. Questions? Accessibility concerns? Feel free to email [email protected]

See you there!

✨ Ready to level up your English?

Join our FREE in-person English classes for intermediate & advanced speakers in Squamish!

🗓 Starting May 5, 2026
🕕 Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Squamish Welcome Centre

Practice speaking, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive environment 💬

This program is designed for migrant workers (TFWs, OWP holders, and more).

📲 Register now via the QR code or link in the post!

Have questions? Feel free to reach out

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We’re hiring! 📣 The Squamish Welcome Centre is looking for an Operations Manager!

This role is a great fit for someone who is community-minded, organized, values-driven, and passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive spaces in Squamish.

In this role, you’ll help support grants, day-to-day operations, staff and volunteers, financial tracking, and key programs such as the Community Bookstore and Computer Lab, Urgent Needs Fund, and Digital Divide Project.

✨ Starting wage: $30/hour
✨ Up to approximately 32 hours per week
✨ Hybrid flexible position
✨ Downtown Squamish

Don’t meet every single qualification? That’s okay we still encourage you to apply!
Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Applications accepted until May 1st, 2026.
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📢 Now accepting applications!

The Squamish Welcome Centre is now taking intake applications for seniors interested in joining our Digital Divide Empowerment Project.

This program is designed to support seniors 55+ in Squamish by helping them build confidence with technology, stay socially connected, and learn important online safety skills.

Participants can take part in monthly workshops, receive one-on-one support and mentoring, and learn more about topics such as fraud, scams, personal safety and much more!

Through this project, we also hope to bring seniors and volunteers together to create stronger intergenerational connections in our community.

Apply today or contact us to learn more!
📞 Call us: (604) 815-4142
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍Or visit us: 38027 Cleveland Ave

Squamish Welcome Centre is hiring a summer student to fill the position of Community Centre Worker.

Flexible work filled with purpose - apply by May 4th.

📩Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Full posting at welcomesquamish.ca

EXCITING NEWS - We got the grant! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have received the New Horizons Grant from the Government of Canada to launch our new Digital Empowerment Project this Spring!

In an increasingly online world, the digital divide can lead to social isolation for many older adults, especially newcomer and immigrant seniors. Building on the success of our Digital Divide Project, this new initiative is designed specifically for seniors (55+) to help them build tech confidence, access essential services, education on scam and fraud identification, and stay connected with loved ones.

Here is what the program will bring to our community:
- Participants will receive refurbished laptops to during the program.
- Classes will be taught by our expert senior peer mentor, Dr. Madelaine Befus, creating a safe, patient, and empowering environment.
- Volunteer “tech buddies” will partner with senior learners for practice, building connections across generations.

Our goal is to empower at least 12 local seniors to thrive in the digital age while building a more inclusive and resilient community for all.

Stay tuned for more details this Spring on how to participate or volunteer as a tech buddy! 🌟 Email us at [email protected] to learn more on how to become a tech buddy.