Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre Society

06/20/2026

Today is World Refugee Day.

At VIRCS, we honour the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees who have been forced to leave their homes and rebuild their lives in a new country.

Refugees bring knowledge, culture, skills, leadership, family, and hope to our communities. When we welcome refugees, we help build a stronger and more compassionate Canada.

This World Refugee Day, we stand with refugees — today and every day.

We’re better together.

06/15/2026

BCNSP would like to thank all the organizations and clients who attended our Job Fair 2026! 🎉

Your participation, engagement, and support helped make the event a meaningful and successful experience for everyone involved. We truly appreciate the time you took to connect, share opportunities, and contribute to building stronger pathways for employment and community connection 🎊❤️

06/12/2026

📚 Learn English with Confidence at VIRCS! 🇨🇦

At VIRCS, learning English is more than taking a class—it’s an opportunity to build confidence, improve communication skills, and connect with your community.
Our affordable ESL classes are designed for adults (16+) who want practical English for everyday life, work, and community participation.

✨ Programs Available:
🔹 Pathway to Beginner (Pre-CLB 1)
🔹 Beginner (CLB 1–3)
🔹 Intermediate (CLB 4–6)
🔹 FREE Pronunciation Classes for all VIRCS ESL students

💲 Affordable Fees:
• Permanent Residents & Canadian Citizens: $100 for 12 classes
• International Visitors: $275 for 12 classes
• New Students: $25 registration fee

Our classes are perfect for:
✔ Newcomers and immigrants
✔ Visitors and tourists
✔ Anyone wanting to improve their English
✔ Learners seeking confidence for work and daily life

📍 Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)
1004 North Park Street, Victoria BC

📞 250-361-9433
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.vircs.bc.ca/esl

Please share with friends, family, colleagues, and newcomers who may benefit from these classes!

06/12/2026

During the National Week of Action for World Refugee Day, people across Canada are showing their support for immigrants and refugees – and we want you to join us! https://app.sosha.ai/s/IltDKvj2

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

FREE workshop - 🎶Create, Connect, Stay Moving 🕺

First session is on Friday, June 19
12:00 - 1:30 PM
At VIRCS (1004 North Park St)

No age restriction. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For free registration, please email 📩 [email protected]

06/04/2026

🔐 Join us for Session 2 of our Cybersecurity & Digital Safety Workshop Series!

Designed for BIPOC seniors, this interactive workshop will cover scam awareness, password protection, safe device usage, and practical tips for navigating today’s digital world with confidence.

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 VIRCS Office, 1004 North Park Street

We are excited to welcome back Mamta, who will be sharing her knowledge and experience in cybersecurity to help make digital spaces safer for everyone.

📩 To register, please contact Iman at: [email protected]

06/02/2026

📅 June 2026 Seniors Digital Literacy Calendar

We’re excited to share our June activities for the Digital Literacy for BIPOC Seniors Project! Join us for cybersecurity workshops, digital safety training, hands-on learning opportunities, and community outreach sessions designed to help seniors build confidence and stay safe online.

Whether you’re looking to learn new digital skills, explore online safety, or connect with others in the community, we’d love to have you join us.

For more information on eligibility and registration, please contact Iman at [email protected]

06/01/2026

📢 JOB FAIR & CAREER EXPO
Looking for employment opportunities, career inspiration, or new possibilities?
Join us at our Job Fair & Career Expo and explore what’s available in the Greater Victoria community.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 VIRCS Building (1004 North Park St, Victoria, BC, V8T 1C6)

✨ Connect with employers and community organizations
✨ Explore job and career opportunities
✨ Learn about local employment resources
✨ Discover new ideas and possibilities for your future
☕ Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Whether you're actively job searching, considering a career change, or simply curious about what's out there, we invite you to join us and explore new opportunities.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/01/2026

BCNSP Newsletter June 2026. For more information, please email 📩[email protected]