Welcoming Newcomers to North Vancouver Recreation

Northvanrec is committed to welcoming newcomers to the North Shore by providing translated information and services.  We invite you to learn more about our recreation, fitness, and art and culture opportunities by participating in the following translated programs and services:

Community Recreation Centre Volunteer Hosts

Visit the Volunteer Hosts at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre who welcome and assist individuals in four languagues – Farsi, Korean, Mandarin and English.  Out hosts are available at the follwoing days and times:

• Farsi               Thursdays 9:15-12:00
• Korean           Wednesdays 10:00-12:00
• Mandarin      Thursdays 9:15-11:15

Please note these times are subject to change.  Please call (604) 983-6402 to make sure someone will be there when you visit.

Community Recreation Centre orientation Tours

Groups can book a translated facility tour with our Volunteer Hosts at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre.  The tour includes a pool, arena, weight room, art space, fitness classes, indoor cycling and gymnasium visit.  Please contact our Volunteer Resource Programmer,  Meh Najak, at (604) 983-6417 to book a tour with our Volunteer Hosts.

Translated Multi-Language Guides

If English is not your first language, we have an Easy Guide available in eight different languages:  Farsi, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, Tagalog, French, Spanish and Russian.  Printed copies of the Easy Guides are available for you to pick up at your local Recreation and Community Centre or by visiting our website www.northvanrec.com  (See publications and Resources/Leisure Guides).

Tranlated Website Welcome Videos

Welcome videos are available on the northvanrec website www.northvanrec.com  in four languages: Farsi, Korean, Mandarin and Tagalog.  This six minute video will intorduce you to the variety of programs and services available at northvanrec Recreation and Community Centres.