Voice of English-speaking Québec

Record #: QBC0772
Last Modified: 21 May 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2024

Organization Information

Alternate name VEQ

Description and Services

Description Aside from providing key information referrals, we sponsor a job bank for individuals seeking employment in English, conduct in-depth research on community needs and youth issues, welcome newcomers, and act as a key stakeholder in all advocacy concerns on behalf of English-speaking individuals and institutions 
 
Employment: Information to job seekers, creates awareness of English and bilingual employment opportunities, and assists employers in need of personnel with these linguistic qualifications * online Job Bank 
 
Welcome Newcomers ! welcome English-speaking arrivals 
 
Advocacy: Advocacy involves, as needed, identifying issues of interest to the ESL community * Researching and preparing positions and, if appropriate, presenting these positions to the proper forums and government bodies

Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location

Address & Map
Pavillon Jeffery Hale
1270 chemin Sainte-Foy, bureau 2141
Québec, QC G1S 2M4
Office phone 418-683-2366
Fax 418-688-3273
E-mail brigitte.wellens@veq.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Voice-of-English-speaking-Quebec/114198115271356
Website www.veq.ca

Contact Information

Primary executive Brigitte Wellens, Chief executive

Additional Information

Accessibility Fully accessible
Languages French ; English
Areas served Capitale-Nationale - Région 03 ; Chaudière-Appalaches - Région 12
Eligibility English-speaking people
Fees Free
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-noon 1 pm-4 pm, September-June 
Mon-Thr 8:30 am-noon 1 pm-4 pm * Fri 8:30 am-noon, July-August

Subjects

Categories Anglophone Community ; Cultural Heritage Groups ; Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Anglophone Community ; Cultural Heritage Programs ; Group Advocacy ~ Anglophone Community ; Historic Preservation ; Tax Preparation Assistance ~ Anglophone Community
Heading Web Advocacy Groups ; Cultural Communities ; Employment ; Material Aid