Services to organizations

The services listed below are available to duly accredited non-profit agencies.

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As of July 1, 2011, the VBM's Volunteer Recruitment and Referral services are only available to VBM Members in good standing. 

Whether you have been with us for the past seventy-five years or are planning to place your first volunteer request, please read this information carefully.  If you have not filled out the Memerbship form and redeemed the new $50 annual fee, even if your organization has a file with the VBM, it is NOT a Member Organization.
Ensure uninterrupted posting of your volunteer requests, benefit from a discount on our workshops, get involved with your volunteer bureau and on board for future benefits such as special topic forums, networking events, and more - become a VBM Member today!

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT SERVICES

  • Looking for volunteers? While we do not have a bank or list of volunteers on-hand, if you submit the appropriate forms, duly completed, we will post your requests for volunteers on our web site and in the media. Our in-house counsellors will also work towards making a "match" between suitable potential volunteers and your requests.
  • Group volunteering: companies, schools, sports teams, any group interested in volunteering together OR organizations requiring a group of volunteers for a particular event/job can use this service.

OTHER SERVICES

  • A highly-regarded training program for community organization volunteer coordinators with workshops on volunteer recruitment, selection, motivation, etc.
  • Volunteer fairs which generally take place on a university campus, where prospective volunteers can visit information booths for dozens of community organizations.
  • Consulting services: community organizations are welcome to consult us concerning the recruitment and management of volunteers, by appointment at our offices or we can come to you.
  • A resource library, open to the general public, where you can find a multitude of documents about volunteerism. You can also check out these links to a world of information on volunteering.
  • Newsletters to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the field of volunteering.
  • Membership - Membership is a MUST for any organization which wishes to use the VBM's Volunteer Recruitment and Referral services (for individual OR for groups), or which would appreciate a discount on the costs of our workshops. However, it may also be of interest to any organization, association, business, or individual interested in supporting volunteerism in Montreal. Follow the link for Membership terms and fees.

The following service is available to any organization, company, school, etc., which requires its services and is not included in VBM Membership.

  • The Christmas Index - open in the months leading up to the holiday season, to help community organizations with registrations for Christmas basket beneficiaries .  As it has been for over ninety years, the Index is available to any organization, company, school, etc., which requires its services. While managed through the VBM, the Index is a separate entity unto itself, therefore VBM Membership does not include access to this service. Follow the link to learn how to sign your organization up as an Index client.

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