VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities to suit your interests. Visit www.cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, ext. 227.
One of the Meals on Wheels kitchens in Pierrefonds needs a kitchen co-ordinator. Tasks include contacting new clients referred by the CLSC, scheduling, communications with the volunteer team and occasional meetings. Minimum age: 55.
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.
Volunteers are needed on Saturday mornings at the Nova Thrift Shop in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Tasks involve receiving and sorting donated goods, setting up displays, greeting clients, etc. Minimum age: 18.
Strangers in the Night is hosting a dinner and concert under the stars on Aug. 25 to raise funds for three community-based, not-for-profit organizations in the West Island: The Miriam Foundation, Lymphoma Canada, and The West Island Women’s Shelter. This year our guests will be entertained by Boy George and the Culture Club, at the gala’s new venue in Pierrefonds. A total of 75 volunteers are needed to fill these roles: greet guests, busboys/busgirls, parking attendants, backstage crew and green team. Shifts are from 3 p.m. to midnight. Minimum age: 18.
The 2018 Ribfest in Pierrefonds is this week from Thursday to Monday. Volunteers are needed to set up the event, arrange tables and chairs, clean up tables, replenish supplies, help with front door, collect donations, hand out flyers and work as security at the door. Bartenders with experience are also needed. Minimum age: 16.
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.
An English-speaking man in his late 50s would like friendly visits from a volunteer to break his isolation. He is a calm and soft-spoken former professional musician, who lives in the Pointe-Claire area. He has reduced mobility and likes to chat, and is also open to doing other activities.