Volunteer
Opportunities
in Montreal

• Centre de bénévolat Côte-des-Neiges Réponse aux besoins de la population âgée et/ou handicapée de 55 ans et plus de Côte-des-Neiges, afin de la permettre de demeurer chez elle le plus longtemps possible et de lui apporter un sentiment de sécurité et de bien-être. Services for the elderly and/or handicapped of 55 years of age and over in Cote-des-Neiges, helping them to continue living in their own homes, with a sense of security and well-being, for as long as possible.

Friendly calls and visits

Offer number: 00776

• Centre de bénévolat Côte-des-Neiges Réponse aux besoins de la population âgée et/ou handicapée de 55 ans et plus de Côte-des-Neiges, afin de la permettre de demeurer chez elle le plus longtemps possible et de lui apporter un sentiment de sécurité et de bien-être. Services for the elderly and/or handicapped of 55 years of age and over in Cote-des-Neiges, helping them to continue living in their own homes, with a sense of security and well-being, for as long as possible.

Activity sector(s)

• Seniors

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Type(s) of activity Personal assistance and moral support Sorting and Distribution

District Remote volunteering

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Are you passionate about the well-being of isolated elderly people? Do you enjoy chatting, creating links and sharing moments in life? 

The Côte-des-Neiges Volunteer Center needs you! We’re looking for volunteers to offer home visits or friendly phone calls, to help isolated seniors break their solitude and improve their well-being.

As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to create meaningful bonds with participants and contribute to their quality of life. And as a bonus, you’ll be able to improve your communication and empathy skills!

Responsibilities          : 
- Make home visits or friendly calls to help isolated seniors break their solitude
- Build relationships with participants and contribute to their well-being
- Listen and discuss with participants to help them feel understood and supported
- Ensure regular follow-up with participants to maintain the link.

Skills required :
- Good listening and communication skills
- Empathy and benevolence
- Ability to adapt to different personalities
- Responsible and reliable

Requirements :
- Fluent in French or English
- Being able to provide two references
- Must have resided in Canada for at least six months due to mandatory police check

Practical information :
Start date: as soon as possible
Location: From the participant’s home for home visits or from your own home for friendly calls
Volunteer hours: at least 2 hours per week, depending on volunteer availability and organization needs

Benefits for volunteers :
- Contribute to the quality of life of isolated seniors
- Meet and network with other volunteers and community members
- Personalized training and supervision throughout your volunteer assignment
- And most of all... enjoy moments of sharing and conviviality with the elderly!

Join our team of dynamic and passionate volunteers to improve the quality of life of seniors in our community. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Spoken Language(s) French English Bilingual FR-EN Spanish

Specific Needs Accessible for people with limited mobility Available only evenings and weekends

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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