VOLUNTEERS
ABOVAS — a non-profit organization that offers accompaniedtransport for West Island residents going to medical appointments on the Island of Montreal. Call 514-6943838 or visit abovas.com. Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities that suit your interests. Visit cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, local 227
A CLSC client needs someone to accompany her to two downtown appointments in her Transport adapté bus and to push her wheel chair. Pointe-Claire Friends of Stewart Hall is looking for a volunteer to help in the reference room.
Meals on Wheels runs 12 kitchens in the West Island and some kitchens are still looking for cooks and drivers, one Tuesday or Thursday per month. The Grandparents’ Association of Québec is looking for volunteers aged 20+ to answer calls from grandparents who need comfort and advice. A training in active listening is provided.
The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, is recruiting volunteers for this year’s rally on June 10. Opportunities include traffic management, crowd control, food/refreshment area, setup and take-down, etc. Min. age: 13. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteer citizens with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com. A Pierrefonds woman in her 80s with an easygoing personality and a good sense of humour would love to share some time with a female volunteer who could engage her in meaningful conversation or meet her for coffee.
A trilingual Pierrefonds woman in her 60s would benefit from a female volunteer who could spend time with her out of the house to socialize, go for coffee or just run small errands. She has a small dog and is incredibly compassionate.
A quiet Italian and French-speaking Pierrefonds man in his 80s would benefit from a male volunteer who could take him out on social outings for coffee or to help him run simple errands. He has a small dog.
A music enthusiast, suffering from a mild personality disorder, is seeking a volunteer who can “jam” with him and spend some time outdoors. He loves cars, has a small dog, and he is a courteous smoker. If you’re enthusiastic and have a little time to give, it would certainly go a long way in helping this gentleman.