VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities that suit your interests in the West Island. Visit www.cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, ext. 227.
Volunteer West Island is looking for a bilingual volunteer to make friendly phone calls to isolated seniors on Friday mornings from our office in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Minimum age: 16.
The Sian Bradwell 30th softball tournament for the Montreal Children’s Hospital takes place Aug. 2-5 and they need 20 volunteer cooks, cashiers and bartenders for various Kirkland parks. Minimum age: 18.
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 Pointe-Claire man in his 80s who is blind would love to share some time on Mondays with a volunteer who could read to him. He is a kindhearted man and incredibly social; he speaks multiple languages because he used to fly planes and wanted to ensure he could communicate with all of his passengers. He enjoys playing the piano and movies in his residence for others to enjoy.
A friendly, sociable French-speaking Pierrefonds resident in her 60s would love to spend some time with an authentic and genuine female volunteer. She values people who are honest, loyal and kind. She is a very thoughtful person. She would love to go out for coffee or lunch at local restaurants. She drives and is completely autonomous and independent. She understands English and is incredibly warm-hearted.
A Beaconsfield resident in her 80s would appreciate a friendly female volunteer who could share some time with her to play bingo or share meaningful conversation. She comes from England and loves to read. She is soft-spoken and pleasant.
A Beaconsfield man in his 80s who is a former police officer would love to share some time with a compassionate male volunteer who could watch hockey or golf with him. He loves sports, plays cribbage and enjoys going to the Manoir restaurant. He would also like to go for short walks along his street. He is beginning to experience signs of Dementia, but is social and kind.