VOLUNTEERS

ABOVAS — a non-profit organization that offers accompanied-transport for West Island residents going to medical appointments on the Island of Montreal. If you need assistance and/or services, please call. If you have a few hours to offer, access to a car and would like to volunteer, call 514-694-3838 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.

The Centre d’hébergement DenisBenjamin-Viger has residents that speak Tamil, Italian, Romanian and Polish who would enjoy having conversations with volunteers in their mother tongue. An Italian resident likes to play Scopa, talk and reminisce about Italy. Some other residents who would enjoy meeting with a volunteer to play card or board games.

Bread Basket Lac St-Louis is looking for new members to join their board of directors. They are looking for people who are engaged, motivated and are interested in the pursuit of food security on the West Island. Applications should be received by May 31.

The CHSLD Bayview Auxiliary is committed to fundraising and to organizing events and programs that enhance the quality of care and effectiveness of the centre’s services. They need new volunteers to put together these activities. Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month, and planned activities include an annual bazaar, card parties and more.

The Grandparents’ Association of Quebec is looking for home-based volunteers for their help-line. You would answer calls from grandparents who need comfort and advice. You commit to seven hours per week, usually five calls or less. A trainingin-active listening is provided and a monthly meeting is held with volunteers and program co-ordinators. West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization that matches volunteers with seniors or with people suffering from a handicap. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunteerwica.com.

A pleasant Pierrefonds woman in her 80s would benefit from a friendly and sociable female volunteer who could visit her at home and engage her in meaningful conversation. She has lovely family values, a beautiful smile, and used to love cooking.