About IMHO Canada A registered not-for-profit organization since 2008

Strictly a non-political, non-religious, non-profit, humanitarian organization

Mission : To improve and develop health care and health care infrastructure in

under-served communities worldwide

Governed and managed by a diverse group of board members

Primary Efforts: Primary Care/Mobile Clinics,Nutrition,Mental Health,

Emergency Relief, 2009 Humanitarian Crisis & IDP Relief,

Amputee Rehabilitation, Specialty Care

Strong accountability and transparency

What makes IMHO Canada Unique?

Volunteer nature of organization

Extensive network of proven contacts on ground who

understand situation well

Cultural sensitivity and understanding

Fills in the gaps

Diverse and comprehensive approach

IMHO Canada Projects1. Micro credit Project

2. Amputee Project

3. Medical Equipments to DELFT Hospital

4. Toilet Project

5. Maternal Nutrition Project

6. Physiotherapy Project

7. Three-wheeler and Staff Salary Projects for Kalmunai Mental Health Society

(KAMHA)

8. Multi Disciplinary Interventions for Tellipalai Mental Health Society (TMHS)

How can you get involved?

•Join our volunteer youth group•Take part in events•Create your own fundraiser•Volunteer with our SAAAC partners!

Contact us for more details: (416) 321-9555 (or) contact@imhocanada.org

South Asian Autism Awareness Centre

(SAAAC)

Defeat Ignorance, Embrace Difference, Conquer Stigmas

Location(s) 1. SRI AYYAPPAN TEMPLE

635 Middlefield Road, Scarborough, ONTARIO. M1V 5B8Middlefield & Finch

2. IWI Consulting Group Office 310 - 80 Acadia Avenue Markham,

ONTARIO. L3R 9V1Warden & Steeles

What we do SAAAC was created with the intention of facilitating families in

our community impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a special focus on the challenges that South Asians face in the GTA

Our organization looks to create positive change in the lives of our children through:

Cognitive, behavioural and physical development of our children

Creation of a supportive & educational environment for parents and caregivers

Raising awareness about ASD in the larger South Asian Community

How we do itVolunteer Opportunities

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy SMARTS

(“Smart Arts”: Music, Dance, & Art Therapy) After School Program SAFE

(South Asian Family Empowerment) Project ASD Information Sessions

How can you join? Contact IMHO

One-time volunteer orientation session (held every 1-2 mos) Continuous intake of new volunteers

Attend/shadow until trained (max 2 weeks)

Commitment at least 1-2 sessions per week for 3-6 months… or longer if you like it!

Canadian Centre of Victims of Torture (CCVT)

Give hope after the horrorGive hope after the horror

Location(s) CCVT Scarborough Office2425 Eglinton Ave. E. Unit 218Scarborough, ON, M1K 5G8Tel.: 416-750-3045 Ext. 205Fax:  416-750-4990Website: www.ccvt.org www.ccvt.org

What we do The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

(CCVT) aids survivors in overcoming the lasting effects of torture and war

In partnership with the community, the Centre supports survivors in the process of successful integration into Canadian society, works for their protection and integrity, and raises awareness of the continuing effects of torture and war on survivors and their families

How we do itVolunteer Opportunities Homework Club: 

Helping children complete homework Requirements: Police Check Report except for High School students Availabilities:  Tuesdays & Wednesdays -Children from Grade 1 – 8 Time:

4– 5.30 p.m. Thursdays - Children from Grade 9 – 12 

Time: 4.p.m. – 5.30 p.m Youth Conversation Circle

Youth Counselling, Ages 16-24 Availabilities: Mondays Time: 4.00 p.m.  - 5.00 p.m.

One-on-One ESL Tutoring - Teaching English to young adults and seniors Availabilities: Monday –Friday 9 - 4.00p.m.

Computer Basics & Intermediate  Teaching the fundamentals for Computer Basics Availabilities: Monday-Friday 9 - 4.00 p.m.

Teaching Assistant for the ESL Class supervised by TDSB Teacher Availabilities: Monday - Thursday - 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.

How we do itVolunteer Opportunities

English Conversation Practice for our Support Group   Availabilities: Mondays 1.00 – 2.00 p.m.

Befriending A Volunteer is paired with a CCVT Client to provide on-going

personal, non- professional support i.e. basic information, life skills, general assistance to help the client adjust to the life in a new country.

Escorts and Interpreters Volunteers accompany clients to appointments with Physicians,

Specialists, lawyers and Social Service agencies.  Please mention your second language i.e. Farsi, Dari, Somali, Arabic,

Yoga Instructors Availabilities: Mondays & Wednesdays

How can you join? Contact IMHO 30 minute interview – opportunity to learn more

about the different programs Updated resume and 3 references are required Confidentiality Agreement and Volunteer Contract to

be signed One-time volunteer orientation session

Continuous intake of new volunteers Commitment at least 1 sessions per week for 1 year