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Volunteer Opportunities Youth As part of the school curriculum, public high schools are making it compulsory for students ages twelve through seventeen to do volunteer work. Together with assistance from their teachers and parents, students can decide which skills and strengths they want to further develop to make volunteerism a stimulating and enriching experience. Some of the opportunities currently available are listed below. If you are interested in one of them, simply to complete the on-line application form. For more information on these or other opportunities that may be available, do not hesitate to contact us at: (514) 457-5445, Extension 227. AVATIL - provides services to those with mild or borderline intellectual handicaps. Volunteers can assist during social activities:
Minimum Age: 16 Château Dollard – Seniors residence committed to improving the quality of life of elderly residents Positions for youth volunteers:
Minimum Age: 17 CHSLD Dollard-des-Ormeaux – Long term care facility for seniors in DDO
Minimum Age: 15 Château Pierrefonds – Seniors residence located in Pierrefonds
Minimum Age: 13 CHSLD Manoir de l’Ouest de l’Île – located in Pierrefonds, they provide quality care of elderly residents. Volunteers needed to:
Minimum Age: 17 Club des Personnes Handicapées du Lac St Louis - A place where people with disabilities, their relatives and their friends meet, providing them with a sense of belonging, as well as offering social activities and giving respite to families. Volunteers are welcomed to help out during their Friday night social:
Minimum Age: 13 Ecomuseum – located in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, the Ecomuseum is a private, non-profit educational wildlife park, operated by the St. Lawrence Valley Natural History Society, where you can observe and study indigenous fauna and flora in their natural habitats. Volunteers are needed to help with the various tasks
Eco-Quartier Pierrefonds-Roxboro – is an environmental centre that offers services related to four principal mandates: urban ecology, embellishment, cleanliness and the 3RV. They are in need volunteers during their special events Minimum Age: 12 Herron House – Seniors residence with a variety volunteer opportunities for youth volunteers:
Minimum Age: 16 Julia Kraft Celebration Ctr. – this organization located in Pointe Claire provides socialization and recreation for people suffering from physical and mental disabilities. They need volunteers to:
Minimum Age: 15 Kids Help Phone - Canada ’s only toll-free, national, bilingual, phone and web counseling, referral and information service for children and youth. KHP provides immediate anonymous and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Volunteers needed for the Student Ambassador Program:
Students attend a training conference to learn about Kids Help Phone and receive training in public speaking, events, leadership and team dynamics. Minimum Age: 12 Manoir Pierrefonds – Seniors residence located in Pierrefonds. A variety of tasks can be performed by student volunteers such as, friendly visiting, playing games (cards, calling Bingo, animating activities), taking residents for walks, playing music and arts & crafts. Minimum Age: 13 Residence Evergreen Place – Improves the quality of life of elderly residents. Youth volunteers are needed for friendly visits and to animate games with seniors Minimum Age: 16 Residence Sainte Anne de Bellevue – needs volunteers to animate activities for its elderly residents Minimum Age: 13 The Quebec branch of the Canadian Cancer society – is looking for volunteers to help with their upcoming fundraising campaign:
Vents de l’Ouest – is a senior’s residence located in Ste. Genevieve. Volunteer needs:
Minimum Age: 13 West Island Assistance Fund - Provides immediate assistance to West Island residents who need food or any other urgent type of help as required by their social condition. Volunteers needed to:
Minimum Age: 15 WIAIH – Provides services to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability Youth volunteers can help WIAIH during their weekly recreational activities as well as their special events.
Minimum Age: 12
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