Immigrant Narratives: Volunteering as Adult Learning Experiences and Sense of Belonging Development
Summary
This study examines the volunteering experiences of adult immigrants at immigrant settlement organizations in Calgary. It also explores how volunteering affects the development of sense of belonging. The study focuses on new immigrants who have lived in Canada for less than 5 years.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the researcher to receive a link to the selection survey. Each participant will individually complete 3 interviews for 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 1 hour, either in person or via Zoom. Interviews will be recorded for analysis. Open-ended questions will be asked to collect your narratives about your volunteering experiences, with a focus on learning processes and sense of belonging development.
Your input will help improve support services for immigrants and shape the narrative around immigrants as a volunteers.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 18 to 65
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
1. registered volunteer at an immigrant settlement organization in Calgary
2. have legal status as a Canadian citizen, permanent residence, work permit holder, or study permit holder
3. over 18 years old
4. arrived in Canada within the past 5 years
5. completed at least one postsecondary degree
6. have at least one year of work experience outside of Canada
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Additional information
Contact information
Lily Jiaqiu Cai
Principal investigator:
Shibao Guo
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB25-1689
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