Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
The next step in your journey begins at the
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS) is a non-profit settlement organization located in Nanaimo, B.C, Canada. Established in 1979, CVIMS provides support to newcomers and refugees. Services include settlement, employment, family and language programs.
We ensure that immigrants and diverse peoples flourish in this community.
We are a registered charity providing services to immigrants. We offer English language classes, employment and direct settlement assistance as well as other related services. We are a community-based agency that works with individuals and organizations to ensure that all those in our diverse community have equitable access to its services and opportunities.
Settlement
Welcome to Canada! Meet one of our settlement workers and get all the information needed to help you and your family settle in your new home in Central Vancouver Island.
Employment
Receive support with your resume, job search, interview preparation, and certification requirements to help you reconnect with your professional background in Canada.
Family Services
As part of our Family Services, we offer childminding while you attend English classes at CVIMS. We also provide school support through our Settlement Workers in Schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and youth programming for pre-teens and teens through our Youth Connections program.
Language
Learn English to improve your life in Canada, apply for citizenship, or make friends!
Need help finding a job?
Whether you are a newly arrived immigrant, have lived in Canada for years, or are Canadian born, finding employment can be challenging. We have several services and programs to help you with your employment needs. We are always happy to meet with you to answer your questions about our Employment programs.
We help make the transition to a new life in Canada a little easier.
Each year the Immigrant Welcome Centre at the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society welcomes hundreds of new immigrants from over 50 countries around the world – and almost as many different languages! With specialized programs, services and supports for newcomers, we help make the transition to a new life in Canada a little easier.
- Settlement Services
- Case Management
- Resettlement Assistance Program
- Language Instruction to Newcomers to Canada
- SWIS – Settlement Workers in Schools
- Information Sessions
- Citizenship Classes
