VOLUNTEERS
The Teapot 50+ Centre, 2901 St-Joseph Blvd. in Lachine, is currently seeking volunteers interested in fashion, recycling and good bargains to run their bi-weekly boutique on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 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. They are currently looking for the following:
The Meals on Wheels kitchen in
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Dorval needs help with cleanup and drivers are needed in Pierrefonds, Lachine and Roxboro. This volunteer-driven program provides hot nutritious meals to homebound or isolated seniors and to those with reduced autonomy, and, as importantly, helps break isolation. Ages 25+.
A young mom with a chronic
■ illness needs a volunteer to help her one or two afternoons a week with her sweet five-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. Ages 16+.
There are several West Island
■ seniors’ residences that are looking for friendly visitors for clients who have no family close by. Also needed are volunteers to help run the group activities with the Recreation Technician. Ages 16+.
Two volunteers are needed on
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Thursdays and Fridays to help supervise Open Gym (recreational sports). The volunteers would be responsible for monitoring the gym, hallway and ensuring that the youth are using the space and equipment appropriately. Staff would be present as well.
West Montreal Readaptation
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Centre (CROM), is looking for office help in Lachine, as well as for assistants for group activities for children and friendly visits and community accompaniment for an adult, teen or child who has intellectual disabilities, developmental or autism spectrum disorders. Ages 18+.