Your new life in Canada starts with a soft landing.
N.E.S.T helps newcomers to Surrey and the Lower Mainland find work, learn English, and settle into community life — free, confidential, and in your language.
New to Canada?
Free settlement & employment services built around your situation.
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Mentor a family, teach English, or help run a community event.
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Free support at every stage of settling in — from your first week to your first job offer.
Employment Services
Resume help, interview coaching, job search support, and 1:1 mentorship with local professionals.
Settlement Services
Orientation to life in Canada, help with government forms, and referrals to local resources.
Language Services
Free English classes and conversation circles, welcoming every skill level.
Youth & Family
Programs that help the whole family adjust and thrive together.
Who we serve
Eligibility varies by program — reach out and we'll help you find what fits your situation.
Support that feels like home
Free & confidential
Every service is offered at no cost, with your privacy respected at every step.
Multilingual support
Get help in the language you're most comfortable speaking.
Community-rooted
Built by and for the newcomer community in Surrey and beyond.
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Get involved with Nest
Volunteer with Nest
Share your time and skills — mentor a family, teach a class, or help behind the scenes.
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Support our work
Your donation helps fund free settlement and employment programs for newcomer families.
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