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:

• Set up tables and decorations
• Serve food
• Clean up after the event

Minimum Age: 16

Château Dollard – Seniors residence committed to improving the quality of life of elderly residents

Positions for youth volunteers:

• Friendly visits
• Reading to seniors
• Playing games
• Assist seniors with their shopping

Minimum Age: 17

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

• Help bring the residents to and from activities
• Serve snacks and drinks
• Play games and music with seniors

Minimum Age: 15

Château Pierrefonds – Seniors residence located in Pierrefonds

• Assist with activities and games for seniors
• Serve food and snacks for seniors and guests
• Help plan the annual Christmas party

Minimum Age: 13

CHSLD Manoir de l’Ouest de l’Île – located in Pierrefonds, they provide quality care of elderly residents. Volunteers needed to:

• Animate games and activities - all equipment is provided
• Friendly visits
• Help senior to and from activities

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:

• Set up tables
• Help prepare meals
• Serve guests and clean up
• Animate games (bingo, cards)

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

• Tour Guides (must be over 18 years old)
• General helpers (over 16 years old) help with the maintenance of the site
• Office help, gift shop, help out with reception

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:

• Friendly visiting
• Playing games (cards, calling Bingo, animating activities)
• Taking residents for walks,
• Music (playing piano, leading sing songs)
• Arts & crafts
• Assisting the recreation therapist.

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:

• Assist individuals in wheelchairs
• Serve food and assist with clean up
• Socialize with guests (music, dancing, singing)

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:

• To raise awareness about Kids Help Phone in schools and communities
• To represent, volunteer and speak at local Kids Help Phone events, and participate in important events such as the annual Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone (May 4 th, 2009)

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:

• The West Island Relay for Life this is an overnight event which will take place on the grounds of Pierrefonds Comprehensive H.S. in Pierrefonds, on June 19 th starting at 7 p.m. and ending the morning of June 20 th. Volunteers are needed starting the morning of the 19 th at 8 a.m. until the next morning around 10 a.m. The responsibilities are varied: site set-up and take down; help with registration; food tent; animation, etc. Students are welcomed.

Vents de l’Ouest – is a senior’s residence located in Ste. Genevieve.

Volunteer needs:

• Two volunteers to call Monday Night Bingo ( 7:30- 9:00 p.m.)
• Friendly visiting (playing cards, reading, listening to music)
• Arts & Crafts
• Taking residents for walks

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:

• Clothing and Furniture Store : Verify and arrange clothing/furniture
• Food Bank: Verify and arrange collected food items

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.

• Recreation activities (music, gym, arts, outings and social gathering, youth club, cheerleading)
• Special Events (Holiday Brunch, Dinner/dance family social)

Minimum Age: 12