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 coordinator. 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 SteAnne-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 Aug. 25 to raise funds for 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.
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 Italian man in his late 70s in Baie-d’Urfé would like a male volunteer to make friendly visits. He is a very lively man who loves to be outdoors, visit the seashore and play Italian cards.
A Dollard resident in her 80s who is a former singer and dancer would love to share meaningful friendly outings with a female volunteer. She would enjoy going to art shows at the Kirkland library, and socializing over a cup of coffee or a meal at a restaurant. She uses a cane for assistance. She can drive short distances as well.
An 82-year old LaSalle man who speaks French would like a male volunteer for friendly home visits, social outings and short walks. He is suffering from early stage of dementia and he owns two cats.