Help Make Newcomer Voices Heard in Wood Buffalo!
Are you passionate about supporting immigrants and newcomers in our region? The Wood Buffalo Local Immigration Partnership is looking for Survey Ambassadors to help promote the Newcomer Needs Assessment Survey, a community-wide effort to better understand the experiences, needs, and priorities of newcomers. Please dead the details below and use the link to apply.
What Is a Survey Ambassador?
Survey Ambassadors are volunteers who help spread the word about the survey from November 4- December 10th, and encourage participation. Ambassadors will:
· Independently promote the survey in their own communities, especially among groups who are often left out of research.
· Recruit participants and support individuals in completing the survey.
· Share the survey online, in person, and at public spaces or events (e.g. ethnic stores, community gatherings, places of worship, community centers)
· Will be invited to sign up for specific outreach opportunities organized by the Promotion Team (e.g. pop-up tables, outreach at local businesses, community event). A schedule of these opportunities will be shared using a sign-up tool, and ambassadors can choose the shifts or tasks that work best for them.
Who Can Be an Ambassador?
· We’re looking for friendly, outgoing individuals who:
· Are connected to newcomer, immigrant, or underrepresented communities.
· Are comfortable talking to others and encouraging participation.
· Live, work, or study in Wood Buffalo.
· Speak English (outreach can also be done in other languages).
· Ideally are multilingual or culturally connected, especially in languages the survey will be translated into: French, Arabic, Tigrigna, Spanish, Dari, Somali, Ukrainian, Swahili, and Hindi.
We especially hope to reach groups such as:
Recent immigrants, Temporary residents or those with precarious immigration status, Racialized individuals, People living on low income or in precarious housing, Socially isolated individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, Rural immigrants, International Students, Youth, Seniors, people with disabilities, and cultural or faith communities.
Time Commitment & Support
· Flexible and informal, estimated 1–3 hours/week.
· Survey runs from November 4 to December 10, 2025 (may be extended slightly).
· Ambassadors will attend a short onboarding session to receive training on the survey and outreach strategies, and have access to promotional material.
Why Volunteer?
· Help make sure newcomer voices are heard.
· Build stronger community connections.
· Be recognized in the final report and community presentations.
· Support meaningful change in local services and programs.
Ready to Get Involved?
Please fill out the short application form by Monday October 27th, 2025:
FILL OUT THE APPLICATION HERE
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mackenzie Stokes, lip@ymcanab.ca
Ambassadors will be selected based on the diversity and reach of their community connections to ensure broad representation across Wood Buffalo.
