ABOUT CULTURAL BROKERS PROGRAM
If you know more than one language, immigrated to Canada from a different country, nterested in helping newcomers to settle and i ntegrate into Canadian society, then becoming a Cultural Broker with MCAF might be your next step!
Cultural Brokers are connected with newcomers who are facing multiple barriers to settlement and integration. A cultural broker enhances access to community services for newcomers and supports organizations in the community that wish to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive services to newcomers. This is often done through interpretation into various languages and on-demand.
Requirements for becoming a Cultural Broker:
- Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector
- Resume
- Cultural Broker application (attached)
- Introduction to Interpretation training
Benefits of being a cultural broker:
- your time supporting newcomers is paid
- flexible schedule on-demand
- various professional training opportunities
- networking with other Cultural Brokers, MCAF staff, and community partners
If you have any questions or want to apply, please email culturalbrokers@mcaf.nb.ca.
