Iva Wilson: TREVOR HAGAN

Dept: Iva Wilson's volunteer work combines many of the activities she enjoys the most -- teaching, meeting new people and learning new cultures, according to Winnipeg Free Press. "It's almost like travelling without a passport," said Wilson, a St. Charles-area resident, noting in her class this fall she's had students from China, Japan, the Philippines, Venezuela, Switzerland, Russia and Belarus. "It's just so much fun. You hear such great stories. I learn a lot." Iva Wilson says helping immigrants is as rewarding an activity as she can imagine. TREVOR HAGAN / As a volunteer with the Immigrant Centre, she spends her time facilitating an English class with participants from around the world. The centre helps new immigrants adjust to life in Manitoban and Canadian society by offering free and low-cost programming. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.