Member Benefits

AMSSA facilitates collaborative leadership, knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement to support agencies that serve immigrants and newcomers and build culturally inclusive communities.

The following are benefits of membership to AMSSA:

  • Support the growth and development of the newcomer-serving sector and the advancement of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI);
  • Engage with a province-wide network of immigrant and newcomer serving organizations and professionals to share your best practices, communication strategies, emerging issues and trends across BC and Canada;
  • Support and access up-to-date resources on important issues facing newcomers in Canada, BC and its communities through member-only communications on the latest news and opportunities from organizations and government;
  • Access to professional development or training opportunities at a reduced or free cost and opportunities exclusively for members including webinars, meetings, and dialogues which address knowledge gaps identified by our members;
    • Recent member-only events include a live discussion with an employment lawyer and presentations on the new BC Lobbying Act, and Regional Meetings;
  • Access to AMSSA’s Diversity and Inclusion Workshops including the Safe Harbour Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion workshop and e-learning at a reduced cost;
  • Opportunities for fundraising and partnership with AMSSA through AMSSA’s Safe Harbour diversity and inclusion online training and multifaith calendars;
  • Increased visibility for your organization through:
    • The membership directory on AMSSA’s website; 
    • Job and event postings on AMSSA’s website;
    • AMSSA Diversity Awards; and
    • Engagement with AMSSA’s expanding social media network and online presence.
  • Receive corporate benefits with competitive offers for:
    • General Liability and Directors Liability Insurance from Metrix Professional Insurance Brokers; and
    • Group Health Insurance from Delta Pacific Benefit Brokers Ltd.

Interested in becoming an AMSSA member? Contact us at amssa@amssa.org for a membership application package.