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SFU Surrey’s TD Community Engagement Centre transitions to virtual volunteering amid COVID-19

Written by: Anna Kazi, Peak Associate The SFU Surrey TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is offering virtual volunteering opportunities for the summer. Due to the health risks associated with COVID-19, all of the in-person volunteering opportunities have been temporarily cancelled. However, by mid-April, the CEC was able to pivot several programs into virtual formats.  The CEC connects SFU students to organizations/non-profits in Surrey for volunteering opportunities. The volunteer programs range from after-school programs for children to English Conversation Circles for adult newcomers in Canada. Students can volunteer to help with tutoring and mentoring newcomer and low-income children and youth, participate…

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