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at the VBM

On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons and National Seniors Day, both celebrated on October 1, the VBM looks at the role age plays in the identity of older adults. Beyond categories and numbers are diverse life paths, aspirations, and roles that continue to evolve.

The VBM welcomes United Way Centraide Canada’s new report on the pressures facing the community sector. The report notably highlights the decline in volunteer capacity, an issue of particular concern to the VBM. This capacity cannot be taken for granted; it must be built and supported.

A new season is getting underway at the VBM! With new projects, opportunities to connect and ways to get involved, the months ahead promise to be busy. Through the voices of our team, discover what will be shaping the VBM’s fall and the many ways we’re helping volunteer action grow across Montreal.

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.

With 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 Essentials series and one training session from The Extras series.

On June 17, 2026, the VBM held its Annual General Meeting under the theme “A Springboard for Volunteer Action – Strengthening Our Organization, Advancing the Movement.” Discover the highlights of the meeting, the organization's key achievements over the past year, its 2026–2027 priorities, and the results of the Board of Directors elections.

Summer transforms Montreal into a vibrant city where opportunities to get involved are multiplying. From outdoor activities to family initiatives and the excitement of major cultural events, summer volunteering takes many forms and offers everyone ways to engage that suit them. Discover why summer is the perfect time to have fun... and get involved!

The 60th anniversary of Meals on Wheels in Quebec is an opportunity to celebrate a network that began in Montreal and has become essential for seniors and people with reduced autonomy. Supported by thousands of volunteers, this movement embodies a living form of solidarity, rooted in mutual support and dignity. The VBM, which contributed to its creation, continues today its commitment to artisanal Meals on Wheels. An inspiring story to discover.