Eric Lau

Experience

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  Chinese Community Policing Centre

  Aug 2002 - Apr 2007

  Victim Services Coordinator

  - Offered emotional support and non-directive problem solving by using active listening skills- Received 2 letters of appreciation for connecting Chinese speakers promptly and professionally to the Vancouver Police Department- Coordinated the establishment of crime reports for individuals at the community police centre- Established and maintained effective working relationships between public and police- Facilitated Crime Prevention Workshops to immigrants, ESL students and seniors Show less

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  S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

  May 2007 - Dec 2010

  - Oversaw administration and operation of volunteer development program, including recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers- Assisted department Program Director in preparing monthly reports and timesheets, and managing other administrative duties- Coordinated a volunteer leadership team to recruit and manage over 180 event volunteers for "Walk with the Dragon" Fundraising Event in July 2010; - Planned, developed, and organized activities for seniors at community centres and neighbourhood houses- Liaised with community partners and attended community meetings- 3 years of in-depth experience using Outcome Measurement Planning tool

  • Volunteer Development Manager

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Coordinator, Senior Quality of Life Project

    May 2007 - Dec 2009
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  MOSAIC

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

  Employment Counsellor

  Employment Counsellor with the MOSAIC Skills Connect for Immigrants Program (now Career Paths program).

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  South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH)

  Apr 2012 - now

  I Settlement Worker I Employment Counsellor I Workshop Facilitator I Volunteer Placement Worker I

  Employment related:* Connect professional newcomers (PR) to local professionals via Zoom meetings;* Facilitate personalized small job search sessions;* Support new immigrants gaining Canadian experience through volunteer placements. Develop partnerships and maintain relationships with non-profit agencies and programs in the City of Vancouver;* Refer job-ready clients to local employers; and * Council and coach active job seekers 1-on-1.* Social and community capacity building- empower volunteer facilitators to run drop-in programs to empower those who identify as men or male in the Vancouver South community;- co-facilitate Nobody's Perfect sessions twice a year in English and Cantonese for parents with children of 0 to 5 years old; and - recruit and organize community volunteer services in the community. Show less