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• Action Centre-Ville Action Centre-Ville est un organisme communautaire qui vise à rejoindre les personnes de 50 ans et plus résidant principalement au Centre-ville de Montréal. Community center offering a variety of activities and services in order to promote the interests and the well-being of the downtown Montreal elderly.

Leading a knitting workshop for seniors

Offer number: 01373

Valid until: 04-12-2026

• Action Centre-Ville Action Centre-Ville est un organisme communautaire qui vise à rejoindre les personnes de 50 ans et plus résidant principalement au Centre-ville de Montréal. Community center offering a variety of activities and services in order to promote the interests and the well-being of the downtown Montreal elderly.

Activity sector(s)

• Seniors
• Arts and Culture
• Sports and Recreation

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Type(s) of activity Activity Facilitation Teaching and Mentoring

District Ville-Marie

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Context of the mandate

We are looking for a volunteer to lead a knitting workshop for seniors. The goal is to create a class for seniors who want to practice, learn, and share their knitting skills.

Main tasks

• Welcome participants and foster a warm atmosphere.
• Guide and assist people in learning or practicing knitting.
• Prepare and lead simple activities adapted to the pace and abilities of the participants
• Encourage discussion, creativity, and participation from everyone.

Required profile

• Have basic knowledge of knitting.
• Be patient and attentive to the needs of others.
• Enjoy working with seniors.
• Be autonomous and punctual.

Conditions

• Frequency: depending on availability (e.g., once or twice a week).
• Location: Action Centre-Ville.

Tasks

Desired qualifications

Expected level of involvement

Perks we offer

• Reference letter (upon request)
• Meal or snack
• Reimbursement of public transit expenses
• Volunteer appreciation events

Spoken Language(s) Unilingual French accepted Bilingual FR-EN accepted

Specific Criteria Accessible for people with limited mobility One-time or short-term commitment (2 months or less)

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

	Before noon Afternoon Evening
Monday	Morning Afternoon
Tuesday	Morning Afternoon
Wednesday	Morning Afternoon
Thursday	Morning Afternoon
Friday	Morning Afternoon
Saturday
Sunday

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