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 or would like to volunteer, call 514-6943838 or visit abovas.com. Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities in the West Island. 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 wheelchair at the hospital.

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. Min. age: 13. Visit: jdrfwalk.ca.

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 sociable Dollard woman in her 60s would benefit from a compassionate, patient female volunteer who can accompany her on social outings. She often walks with a cane and may need assistance with stairs.