Volunteer
Opportunities
in Montreal

• Carrefour Marguerite-Bourgeoys Lieu d’échange et d’éducation populaire dédié aux personnes âgées dont la mission est de sortir les ainés de l’isolement en favorisant l’entraide et le maintien a domicile. Activités, conférences,sorties, accompagnement et référencement. Lieu d’échange et d’éducation populaire dédié aux personnes âgées dont la mission est de sortir les ainés de l’isolement en favorisant l’entraide et le maintien a domicile. Activités, conférences,sorties, accompagnement et référencement.

Friendship visits to senior citizens

Offer number: 00410

• Carrefour Marguerite-Bourgeoys Lieu d’échange et d’éducation populaire dédié aux personnes âgées dont la mission est de sortir les ainés de l’isolement en favorisant l’entraide et le maintien a domicile. Activités, conférences,sorties, accompagnement et référencement. Lieu d’échange et d’éducation populaire dédié aux personnes âgées dont la mission est de sortir les ainés de l’isolement en favorisant l’entraide et le maintien a domicile. Activités, conférences,sorties, accompagnement et référencement.

Activity sector(s)

• Other

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Type(s) of activity Personal assistance and moral support

District Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Join our team of caring volunteers as an ambassador of friendship and companionship. By offering your time, smile, and attentive ear, you will bring a ray of joy and comfort to the lives of our isolated seniors and community members in need. Your simple presence can make a big difference by creating moments of genuine human connection.

Tasks

• Visit isolated seniors, hospitalized patients, or community members experiencing loneliness.
• Engage in warm conversations and listen to beneficiaries' life stories and concerns.
• Share leisure activities, such as games, reading, or light walks, depending on the beneficiaries' preferences.
• Respect the boundaries and confidentiality of information shared during visits.
• Report any concerns or special needs to the coordination team.

Required skills

• Sincere empathy and respect for the experiences and needs of elderly or isolated individuals.
• Ability to create an atmosphere of trust and kindness.
• Good listening skills and ability to maintain meaningful conversations.
• Availability for regular visits, according to agreed schedules.
• Respect for confidentiality and guidelines provided by the coordination team.
• Must be excellent in French

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Spoken Language(s) French Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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