2025-2026 Annual Report
Discover our year at a glance
The VBM's Annual Report is now available.
It highlights the achievements and impact of the past year, outlines future directions, and showcases the tangible contribution of the VBM, together with its members, volunteers, partners, and communities, to collective well-being, civic participation, and the vitality of Montreal’s social fabric.
We hope you enjoy reading it!
Valuing,
Connecting,
and Supporting
The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal (VBM) promotes volunteer engagement by raising awareness of its importance for society and by recognizing those who give their time.
We bring together a wide network by fostering inclusion, creating connections between volunteers and organizations, and offering space for dialogue and collective reflection.
The VBM supports organizations through peer exchange among managers, tools, training, and guidance, while also accompanying volunteers throughout their engagement journey.
From Helping Hand to Expertise:
Volunteering in All Its Forms
The VBM supports both volunteers and organizations, regardless of the type of engagement: individual or collective, personal or supported by an employer or organization. This engagement may be regular, specialized (skills-based), governance-related, or business-oriented.
The VBM stands out for its tailored support approach that fosters meaningful matches and recognizes the value of all forms of engagement.
Trainings and Activities
Recruiting volunteers: attracting and engaging committed people
Sep 23, 2026
From 1 PM to 4 PM
Montréal
Clarify your organization’s needs, define realistic and engaging volunteer roles, create effective volunteer opportunities, and diversify recruitment strategies to reach enough volunteers with the desired profiles.
Selecting volunteers: fostering fair practices and successful matches
Oct 08, 2026
From 1 PM to 4 PM
Montréal
Implement a fair, reciprocal, and proportionate volunteer selection process to foster successful volunteer matches.
Managing volunteers: providing structured and tailored support
Oct 22, 2026
From 1 PM to 4 PM
Montréal
Establish a clear, human-centered, inclusive, and appropriate framework to welcome volunteers, communicate effectively with them, provide training and resources, prevent risks, and support the quality of their contributions.
Volunteer Stories
Marielle, committed volunteer!
"This summer, I volunteered at the Festival international Nuits d’Afrique. I welcomed the artists and was in the dressing rooms with them to help out if anything was needed. I also started volunteering at Résolidaire, an organization in Hochelaga. I run the bingo for seniors. A friend of mine is also a volunteer there."
Alan, volunteer receptionist
"I've been a volunteer receptionist for over six months. Since I live in Chicoutimi, I volunteer remotely. My role is to handle email requests and phone calls. I direct people who need help to the Center's services."
Mahacine, volunteer placement counselor
"I currently work as a placement advisor for aspiring volunteers. My role involves assessing the skills, interests, and aspirations of potential volunteers with a view to directing them to suitable volunteer opportunities. I also conduct regular follow-ups to assess volunteer satisfaction, gather feedback, and adjust my advice accordingly.."
At the Heart of the VBM
Pride in Everyday Life: Celebrating Diversity and Building Inclusive Volunteer Spaces
July 31 2026
Pride is an opportunity to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive volunteer spaces. At the VBM, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place, contribute in their own way, and be welcomed with respect. A reflection to explore.
Discover the VBM’s renewed training program
July 20 2026
https://www.cabm.net/en/activity-calendarWith 30 years of experience developing and delivering volunteer engagement training, the VBM is unveiling a renewed training program for Fall 2026 to better address today’s volunteer engagement realities and support the individuals and organizations who bring volunteer engagement to life. The program includes The Essentiels pathway and one training session from The Extras series.
Looking for
a Meaningful
Career?
Join the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal and help transform lives through community engagement and volunteering.
Valuing. Connecting. Supporting.
2330 rue Notre-Dame West, #400
Montreal (Québec) H3J 1N4
9:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday
Team working remotely on Friday
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