SCAM ALERT—It has come to our attention that scammers are using IRSA's identity to scam potential immigrants overseas. More information

Get involved: Volunteer on the IRSA Board of Directors

A volunteer Board of Directors governs IRSA. The Board provides strategic and financial oversight for the operations and develops appropriate policies.

The Board consists of three to twelve directors. Each director is elected to serve for a three-year term and may be re-elected for two additional terms.

Regular Board meetings are held once a month from September to June with a possibility of additional meetings, depending on current Board activities. Currently, regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Apply to serve on the Board

For the Board to function smoothly, all members should attend meetings as regularly as possible and participate in the Board's work. If you are interested in serving and ready to take on this commitment, please send us a letter of interest with your resume attached.

Your application to serve on the IRSA Board of Directors should outline:

  • why you wish to serve, and
  • any special skills and qualities that may be of particular interest and benefit to the organization.

Please apply by email.

Our Vision

Immigrants and refugees thrive and become part of welcoming Island communities.

Our Mission

We provide settlement services and foster community connections, empowering immigrants and refugees to build a prosperous future in PEI.

Our Values

In all that we do, we:

  • Treat our clients, volunteers, partners and staff with respect, showing empathy and compassion
  • Ensure safe and inclusive environments, valuing diversity and promoting equity
  • Work collaboratively with each other, clients and our community partners
  • Be accountable for our actions, behaving with honesty, integrity and fairness; and
  • Provide exceptional services that anticipate and address clients' current, emergent and future needs

IRSA is a Member of:

Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies