VOLUNTEERS
The Teapot 50+ Centre in Lachine is currently looking for volunteers drivers and receptionists. Call 514637-5627 or theresag@theteapot.org. 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 would like to use this service, or if you have a few hours to offer with access to a car and would like to volunteer, email info@abovas. com or call 514-694-3838, or visit abovas.com.
Volunteer West Island matches you with volunteer opportunities that suit your interests in the West Island. Visit cabvwi.org or call 514-457-5445, ext. 226.
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with their annual daffodil campaign that will run from April 4 to 7 — specifically with the sale of flowers, deliveries, compilation of cash and managing the points of sale. Minimum age: 16 The Family Resource Centre helps families with children experiencing learning and/or behaviour problems by offering individual and group support to the children and their parents. They are looking for volunteer board members who are willing to become actively involved in the organization. Founded in 1984, Moisson Montréal is now the largest food bank in Canada thanks to its food donation and distribution programs. They count on over 11,000 volunteers per year to make the redistribution of over 86 million dollars’ worth of donations possible. Volunteers are needed for the handling and sorting donated food that is to be redistributed to affiliated non-profits. Some volunteers also help the head cook. Finally, there are also volunteers who help with general facilities maintenance tasks. Minimum age: 16, or 12 & over if accompanied by an adult.
AVATIL is an organization that supports clients with mild to moderate intellectual handicaps achieve independent living. Their board of directors is looking for a new member and a treasurer with finance/accounting experience to begin in April. Total of 7 meetings in Lachine, September through May.
The West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC) is looking for volunteers to help in their offices in Lachine and in Beaconsfield with administrative duties. The organization is also looking for volunteers who would like to spend about 2 hours per week spending time with an adult who has intellectual disabilities, developmental or autism spectrum disorders.
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 90 year-old Pointe-Claire woman would love the company of a volunteer. She enjoys reading and would enjoy the company of a female volunteer for short walks and friendly chats.
A Dorval resident in her 30s would benefit from sharing some time with a friendly female volunteer. She is English-speaking and uses a motorized wheelchair to aid her mobility. She needs somebody to accompany her to the bank or her appointments. She would also love to share meaningful conversation out at the mall or just enjoy a cup of coffee.
A French-speaking man in his 70s in Pierrefonds who recently suffered from a stroke, would appreciate a male volunteer to break his isolation and provide social support through friendly home visits and accompaniment on social outings. He is mainly in a wheelchair and can walk very short distances with the help of a walker.