Imagine the possibilities!

With groups of volunteers and community organizations working together, there are endless possibilities for making our community a better place to live, work, and play! Groups are often interested in getting involved in a one-time event with a community organization. Group volunteering can involve a small or large number of participants. In fact, the size of the group is one of the main factors influencing the choice of activity.

If you are looking for a way to help in the community, please consult the current opportunities for group volunteering listed below. If you find one that interests you, you can complete the application form online. Should you wish additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact Volunteer West Island at (514) 457-5445, Extension 227. We want to help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you!

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Accueil Bonneau - Contributes to the social reinsertion of the homeless, by helping them find a stable residence, autonomy and good living conditions

• Group of volunteers can help out by serving meals and/or working in the clothing bank

AVATIL - Provides one-stop services to adults that are mildly or borderline intellectually handicapped. Services include: social development, counselling services, vocational support, practical assistance, transitional living program and co-operative living facility.

• Volunteers are needed to assist with their “Shared Supper”, which is held every last Tuesday of the month.
• Volunteers prepare and serve the meal, clean up and help with activities after the meal.

Chinese Family Service of Greater Montreal – Helps the Montreal Chinese community with their integration in Quebec society

• A group of 5 to 10 volunteers are needed to help with fundraising, organize activities for children and/or the elderly and take part in the language exchange program

CHSLD Dollard-des-Ormeaux – Long term care facility located in DDO

• A group of 10-15 volunteers are needed to help out during their annual Christmas party. Approximately, 550 people attend the Sunday lunch and volunteers would be needed to set up tables and decorations as well as help serve and clean up after the event.
• Every July, the CHSLD DDO holds their annual Summer Olympics activities day. Volunteers will be needed to assist residents during games, serving drinks and snacks

CHSLD Pierrefonds - Provide short and long term care to aging adults

• Looking for a group of 4 volunteers to help decorate and serve food during their annual activities (i.e. Halloween party, Christmas supper, Mother’s Day brunch, Easter dinner, etc.)

CHSLD West Island Manor - Long term care facility serving Pierrefonds and the surrounding area

• Small group of volunteers needed to help out during their annual Christmas party
• Volunteers will help decorate, serve food and put on performances for the residents

Friends for Mental Health - provide families and friends with support and information and education to help them cope more effectively with the mental illness of a loved one. Volunteers needed for:

• Volunteers needed to provide entertainment at their Christmas Party on December 9 th

La Maison des enfants – non-profit organization that provides after school activities and support for children aged 5 to 12

• Looking for a group of 10 – 20 volunteers to help clean the centre

Leave Out Violence (LOVE) - offers youth the support and skills they need to reject negative behaviour and to replace aggression with more constructive ways to be seen and heard. Programs train and empower youth who have been touched by violence to utilize their voices and become champions against violence in school and communities across Canada

• LOVE needs 10 volunteers to help out during their annual Christmas Party on December 18 th
• Volunteers are needed to help decorate the hall and serve food during the event

Maison Donalda-Boyer – Located in Dorval, this centre offers affordable housing units for low-income households

• Needs 10 volunteers to give a fresh coat of paint to some of the rooms at the Centre

Moisson Montreal - Works in partnership with community groups to promote food security for people in difficulty on the Island of Montreal. Serving as the largest food bank in Canada, Moisson Montreal also looks to develop long term solutions to fight poverty

There are many volunteer opportunities for groups from 5 to 40 persons. Groups can sort food, help pack food boxes and clean around the centre.

Morgan Arboretum - an urban ecological forest resource, used a site for teaching, research activities, public education and recreation

• Volunteers are required during the week to assist with trail preservation, building maintenance, and site cleaning

Omega Centre – Provides programs to assist and help adults with mental health problems

• Looking for groups of volunteers to participate in educational and recreational activities and help prepare and serve lunch

Pause Famille - Supports young parents and their children under 6 years of age

• Looking for a group of 10 to 15 volunteers to help out at their clothing bank and toy library

Projet Communautaire Pierrefonds - works to create an environment sensitive to the needs of children and families by offering a number of alternative services in response to the needs of the community

• Group of volunteers needed to help set up tables, decorate and serve food at PCP’s Potluck Christmas party held at Roxboro United Church
• Group of volunteers needed to accompany children during their annual sugar shack trip

Residence Norma McAlister - Provide quality care for elderly residents

• The residence is looking for a group of 5-10 volunteers to help spruce up their dining area with some paint.
• A group of 5 volunteers to assist with their Christmas party. Help put up decorations, serve food and give out presents.

The Benedict Labre House - P rovides essential services, food, clothes and a sense of belonging to those in need

• Group of 5 to 8 volunteers can assist with food preparation and services. The Meal Team, buy, prepares and serves meals for individuals at the day centre

The Starlight Children’s Foundation – dedicated to improving the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families

• Needs a group of 6 to 10 volunteers to help reorganize their storage space

Welcome Hall Mission - Provides help, hope and compassion to families and individuals of all origins and beliefs, who are suffering from poverty, lack of food, social exclusion and solitude

• Groups can volunteer on a weekday to help with food or clothes sorting, or serve at the food bank

WIAIH - enhances the lives of people with an intellectual disability, sensitize the community to develop innovative services and to provide support to families

Groups are welcomed to help out during Special Events:

• Holiday Brunch @ Marcel Morin Community Centre. Volunteers can set up tables, sell soft drink and raffle tickets, serve food and assist with the clean up

• Dinner/dance family social @ Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre. Volunteers needed to decorate, preparing vegetable and dessert plates, kitchen help, sell soft drinks and tickets, serve food and assist with the clean up