Winter 2026 Training Schedule
Registration now open!
This winter, Les Essentiels training sessions will be offered online on Tuesday afternoons, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars: Volunteer Recruitment (February 10), Selection and Screening (March 3), and Volunteer Supervision (March 24).
We look forward to seeing you! Register here
Valuing,
Connecting,
and Supporting
The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal (VBM) values volunteer engagement by raising awareness of its importance for society and by recognizing those who give their time.
It brings together a wide network by fostering inclusion, creating connections between volunteers and organizations, and offering spaces for dialogue and collective reflection.
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
COPIE - Recrutement des bénévoles : Mobiliser avec stratégie
Feb 10, 2026
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Vous souhaitez lancer ou relancer votre recrutement de bénévoles ? Vous avez besoin de revoir les étapes à mettre en œuvre ? Vous avez envie d’actualiser vos outils afin que vos offres soient attractives et percutantes ?
Sélection et filtrage des bénévoles : Jumeler avec soin, sécurité et bienveillance
Mar 03, 2026
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Maintenant que votre recrutement est terminé, de nouveaux bénévoles sont prêts à rejoindre votre organisme. Un bon encadrement va favoriser la fidélisation et la rétention de vos bénévoles, tout en permettant de fédérer l’équipe salariée et bénévoles autour de vos valeurs et missions ! Comment encadrer efficacement ses bénévoles ? Comment faciliter leur intégration afin de stimuler leur engagement ?
Encadrement des bénévoles : Favoriser un parcours stimulant et soutenant
Mar 24, 2026
From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Maintenant que votre recrutement est terminé, de nouveaux bénévoles sont prêts à rejoindre votre organisme. Un bon encadrement va favoriser la fidélisation et la rétention de vos bénévoles, tout en permettant de fédérer l’équipe salariée et bénévoles autour de vos valeurs et missions ! Comment encadrer efficacement ses bénévoles ? Comment faciliter leur intégration afin de stimuler leur engagement ?
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
Volunteering as Social Justice in Action, in a World That’s Shifting
January 13 2026
World Day of Social Justice (February 20), the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal invites you to reflect on today’s upheavals and the inequalities people experience in daily life, right here in Montreal. In a context where it is easy to feel powerless, volunteering can be a concrete response, a human counterbalance, and a protective factor, both for the people being supported and for those who choose to get involved.
Read 2026 International Year of Volunteers : Igniting Volunteerism in Montréal, a Naturally Caring City
December 09 2025
In 2026, the world will mark the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. Across Canada, the national “Ignite Volunteerism” campaign will highlight the power of civic participation. At the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal (VBM – CABM in French), we want to fully take part in this movement, in a distinctly Montréal way, by celebrating the diversity of people, neighbourhoods and forms of engagement that bring volunteering to life here. Here is how we hope to make this year a true springboard for inclusion, solidarity and sustainable development in Montréal.
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2330 rue Notre-Dame West, #400
Montreal (Québec) H3J 1N4
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Team working remotely on Friday
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