Volunteer work

[Db1980]

Hi,

I the Sponsor, have been staying at home to be with my kids the last year in Sweden. During this time I worked with a hockey organization. Although, they re-imbursed me for any expenses that I had during the time helping out. It was not a paid position, but provided me reimbursements. None of this was an official job nor would show I was making a salary. I have included a 2015 Notice of Assessment for the time I was employed.

This is regarding if I should include this in Sponsors Employment History or not?
I have provided a supporting letter stating I will start a really well paying job with our family business 1 week after we arrive in Canada along with proof of flights to Canada for myself, wife and 2 children.

 

[Aquakitty]

Yes, you should include it.

 

[Db1980]

Provide a supporting letter from myself stating this?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

As you said yourself, it was volunteer and you did not receive any renumeration, so it isn't work and should not be listed in your employment history.

 

[Aquakitty]

I respectfully disagree. If you weren't working, that form requires you to put "unemployed". Just put volunteer in the field for occupation. No need for a letter, since you are providing one for your current job. You could also put Volunteering/Homemaker or something along those lines.

Either way, it's not a big deal, especially since you already have a job in Canada.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I respectfully disagree. If you weren't working, that form requires you to put "unemployed". Just put volunteer in the field for occupation. No need for a letter, since you are providing one for your current job. You could also put Volunteering/Homemaker or something along those lines.

Either way, it's not a big deal, especially since you already have a job in Canada.

OP was volunteering while unemployed. Employment is when a person recieves renumeration, hence why they ask for the income for each job as well.