Most recent requests

The following requests are among the most recent we've received from the 700 + community organizations using our volunteer recruitment service. This listing is updated weekly. We invite you to check it regularly.

• Do you like cooking and helping people? Would you like to make new friends while helping a good cause? A Meals-on-Wheels group in Hampstead/Snowdon needs volunteers to cook and deliver meals to shut-ins. You would be needed for about three hours, once or twice a month on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Contact the group president at 514-481-4692.

November 13, 2008

• Mile End Community Mission needs volunteers: bilingual sewing instructor for a group of 3-6 people, must know how to sew and teach; a handy person with carpentry experience to rebuild a simple winter entrance; assistant cook with knowledge of food preparation for 20 people. Métro De Castelnau or Saint-Laurent. Please contact the volunteer Bureau of Montreal.  (21134/5/6)

• Action communiterre is looking for bilingual (written and oral) volunteers to: manage the Good Food Box Program which provides low-cost fruit and vegetables to all community members and supports local farmers, take orders for the program and distribute the boxes once every 2 weeks; volunteers also needed for administrative support to respond to general enquiries and data entry as required. For both positions volunteers must be must be well organized, be able to prioritize and have an interest in food security and community development. Métro Vendome. Please contact The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal.  (21130/32)

• MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre/Mackay Site needs a volunteer with a strong electronic background to repair toys and small equipment/gadgets. Métro Villa Maria. Please contact The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal.  (12140)

• Jewish Eldercare Centre is looking for volunteers to join its "Eating Assistance Program" which encourages its frail elderly residents to eat on their own through a unique method of "coaching and cueing". Next training session, December 11th at 2pm. Métro Cote-Sainte-Catherine. For further information, please contact Lisa Patterson: 514.738.4500 ext 2330.  (20184)

November 6, 2008

• CLSC NDG/Montreal West/CSSS Cavendish needs volunteers to assist the elderly and the physically disabled on a one to one basis, or to provide support to intellectually challenged adults by involving them in social and educational activities. Information sessions: November 17th at 1pm or November 18th at 10am. For further information, please contact Edward Cho: 514.484.7878 ext 3146. (20939)

• Herstreet, providing support for women in difficulty, needs volunteers to pick up donations or do small moving jobs. Métro Place-d'Armes. For further information, please contact Murielle Carbonneau: 514.284.9665 ext 224. (21036)

• Canadian Red Cross/Quebec Division needs bilingual volunteers to assist local victims of disasters: to evaluate their needs and complete paperwork to obtain services/benefits. Volunteers must be team players and able to respond rapidly when needed. (21098)

• Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre needs volunteers for the "Youth Internship Program" to tutor high school students in, math, English, French, Science or history, Tuesday or Thursday 4pm-6pm. For further information, please contact Irmeli Vastamaa: 514.931.6265 ext. 31.

October 31, 2008

• Quebec Board of Black Educators Inc. needs volunteers for its Educational After School Program to assist elementary and high school students with their homework. Should be team players and enjoy working with children. Métro Vendome. For further information, please contact Phylicia Burke: 514.481.9400. (21093)

• Walkley Community Centre needs volunteers for: Saturday Club Program, every second Saturday between noon and 4pm, to take children to the movies, bowling or other activities; bilingual volunteers also needed for tutoring, weekdays between 3:30pm and 6pm and/or activities between 6pm and 7pm. Métro Villa Maria. For further information, please contact June McGibbon: 514.369.9449. (21076)

• "Hospitality Corner" of the Montreal General Hospital is looking for volunteers for the snack bar and gift shop, as cashiers, clerks, sandwich makers and waitresses. Funds raised support the Research Institute of the MUHC, medical equipment purchase and patient care. For further information, please contact Gordana Govic: 514.934.1934 ext 43554. (21117)

• Project Genesis is looking for volunteers for: Outreach Program, to go out with a staff member on Thursday afternoons to inform residents of their social rights. Afternoon begins with a short training session based on the week's theme; also, bilingual volunteers to act as advisors, providing information, referrals and advocacy to clients needing help with landlord/tenant rights and government programs. Full training provided. Must be sensitive to cultural diversity. Métro Cote-Ste-Catherine. For further information, please contact Denis Levesque: 514.738.2036 ext. 402. (20467, 21103)

October 24, 2008

• Reclaim is looking for volunteers to teach reading and writing to adults on a one-to-one basis, or to a small group in Reclaim's Learning Centre. Comprehensive training will be given together with materials and on-going tutor support. Next training session will be held on November 14th from 9am to 3:30pm; a fee of $10 will cover lunch and membership fee. For further information, please contact Eric Craven 514.369.7835.    (21075)

• Farha Foundation needs volunteers for ‘Au Coeur de la Mode' November 15 - 16, to assist boutique employees with responses to questions concerning prices and sales. For further information, please contact Steven Tremblay: 514.270.4900 ext 224.    (21091)

• Rencontres internationale du documentaire de Montréal, November 13 - 23, needs bilingual, multitasking volunteers, to: manage locations; greet and guide the public; answer questions; update and provide information and distribute questionnaires. For further information, please contact Christopher Ellis: 514.499.3676 ext 210.      (21013)

• The Alouette Alumni Association needs volunteers for Grey Cup Week: for information; welcoming committees; drivers; accreditation committee; product sales or team guides. For further information, please contact Hélène Caron: 450.441.0136. (21084)

October 17, 2008

• Agence Ometz (Jewish Family Services) is looking for volunteers to work with elementary and high school student, in the classroom, in the afternoons. Tutors with French, math (in French) or English skills urgently required. Please share your time (only one hour a week) and skills, to make a difference in the life of a young student. A commitment to the end of the school year is required. For further information, please contact Geri Shaw: 514.342.0000 ext 3424. (21079)

• McGill Daycare Centre needs volunteers to assist the classroom educators in caring for children 6-18 months, in the afternoons. Volunteers can offer an extra lap for comfort, extra arms for hugs and time to read a story or sing a song. Please contact The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal. (21088)

• Kidney Foundation of Canada is looking for bilingual volunteers to staff information kiosks. For further information, please contact Hélène Boisvert: 514.938.5518 ext 224. (21068)

• Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec needs bilingual volunteers for reception, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons: to welcome visitors to the museum, handle telephone calls, and the cash register. Must have computer knowledge and excellent communication skills. Métro Du Collège. For further information, please contact Martin Lominy: 514.747.7367 ext 7203. (21090)

October 10, 2008

• Kids Help Phone is looking for young people between 14 and 18 years of age to become Student Ambassadors for Kids Help Phone. Volunteers will receive training in public speaking and access to workshops on topics touching youth. Next training session will be held on October 25. For further information, please contact Valerie Cohen: 514.273.7007 ext 8213. (20951)

• Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is looking for volunteers for two projects associated with Tyndale Treasures, thrift store: to place objects for sale on the Centre's E Bay account and monitor progress consistently, must have experience with E Bay; proceeds from sales support the Centre's Employment Program; or, to plan and implement a fashion show in April 2009, with the theme, "Dress for Success"; volunteer must be able to work autonomously and manage all the steps required to make the show a reality. Métro Georges-Vanier. Please contact The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal. (21063/4)

• Women's Centre of Montreal needs volunteers to respond to requests, and complete registration forms, for Christmas baskets. Must be able to communicate in French, Spanish would be an asset. Métro Sherbrooke. For further information, please contact Karine Hébert: 514.842.4780 ext.2330. (21043)

• Herstreet, providing support to women in difficulty, needs volunteers to pick up donations or do small moving jobs. Métro Place-d'Armes. For further information, please contact Murielle Carbonneau: 514.284.9665 ext 224. (21036)

October 2, 2008

• Sierra Club of Canada/Quebec Chapter needs volunteers to organize day visits to places of environmental interest in and near Montreal, such as: organic farms, a water filtration plant, Hydro Quebec dams. Volunteer must be bilingual and computer literate, car an asset. Please contact The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal. (21046)

• Women's Centre of Montreal is looking for volunteers to animate English conversation groups, together with activities and cultural outings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For further information, please contact Karine Hébert: 514.842.4780 ext 2330. Métro Sherbrooke. (21042)

• DESTA-Black Youth Network needs volunteers to tutor and support black, Native and Inuit students, who are taking distance education courses to finish high school. Must be culturally sensitive, patient, and enjoy teaching and working with young people. Métro Georges-Vanier. Please contact The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal. (21041)

• Atwater Library and Computer Centre needs volunteer drivers to pick up books that have been donated. Must be able to lift heavy boxes of books. For further information, please contact Gail O'Hahan: 514.935.7344. (20817)

September 26, 2008

• Volunteer Food Services Central Office needs cooks or assistant cooks, Tuesday or Friday mornings, one to four times a month, for St Columba Meals-on-Wheels in N.D.G. For further information, please contact Sylvie Valade: 514.842.3351. (20989)

• Canadian Diabetes Association needs volunteers for the Registration Desk during Professional Conference and Annual Meetings, October 15 -18, at the Palais des Congrès. For further information, please contact Michèle Comeau: 514.630.2225 ext. 1821. (20949)

• Black Star Big Brothers Big Sister of Montreal is looking for volunteers to work with the youth of Montreal's English-speaking Black Community: as mentors, either as a Big Brother or Big Sister, or tutor; or to assist parents in becoming more involved in their child's education with support and translation services. For further information, please contact Rosalind Hampton: 514.485.9737. (21033)

• Mission of the Great Shepherd needs bilingual, computer literate volunteers for clerical work to: prepare correspondence, issue tax receipts, and to send notices to media. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Please contact the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal. (20568)

September 18, 2008

• Elizabeth House/School needs volunteers to assist in caring for babies 0 - 18 months. Responsibilities include: changing diapers, feeding babies and engaging in stimulating activities; weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Métro Jolicoeur. For further information, please contact Irene Vidakis at 514.483.7200, ext. 4267. (20990)

• Alzheimer Society of Montreal is looking for volunteers for its Speaker's Bureau to give lectures and provide a forum for discussion, and to offer information regarding available resources. Volunteers should have an understanding of, and an experience with Alzheimer's disease; further training will be given by the Alzheimer Society of Montreal. For further information, please contact Rafaella Cavaliere at 514.369.0800, ext. 223. (20945)

• Make-a-Wish Quebec is looking for bilingual volunteers who are passionate about helping children; must be familiar with Microsoft office. Métro Villa Maria. For further information, please contact Hélène Savignac at 514.488.9474. (20828)

• Entraide Bénévole needs volunteers for friendly visits: Mrs Roy is 87 years old and since her husband died last year she is very lonely. She would love to have a volunteer visit once a week to spend some time with her and maybe go for a walk. She used to be a teacher and has great stories to share. If you would like to visit Mrs Roy or someone like her, please contact Elizabeth Chewey at 514.939.9575.  (20813)