Volunteer
Opportunities
in Montreal

• Groupe L'entre Gens Aide et soutien aux aînés et personnes à mobilité réduite de Petite Patrie Help and support for seniors and people with reduced mobility in Petite Patrie

Walk and friendly visits to CHSLD

Offer number: 01911

Valid until: 15-12-2026

• Groupe L'entre Gens Aide et soutien aux aînés et personnes à mobilité réduite de Petite Patrie Help and support for seniors and people with reduced mobility in Petite Patrie

Activity sector(s)

• Seniors

---

Type(s) of activity Personal Assistance and Moral Support

District Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie

---

Context of the mandate

We are actively seeking volunteers to go for a walk outside with a senior and/or to make friendly visits to a CHSLD.

The goal is to break the isolation of seniors in Petite-Patrie by developing connections with them, whether over a coffee or a walk around the neighborhood.

Tasks

• Visit residents regularly to help alleviate isolation and promote well-being.
• Provide a warm and caring presence.
• Engage with residents and practice active listening.
• Accompany a resident on walks inside or outside the long-term care facility, depending on the resident’s abilities and the facility’s guidelines.
• Accompany residents to common areas, the garden, or the cafeteria.
• Suggest simple activities based on the resident’s interests: reading, board games, conversation, music, etc.
• Encourage participation in recreational and social activities.
• Respect each resident’s pace, choices, independence, and limits.
• Be attentive to any needs or changes observed in the resident and report any concerning situations to the supervisor.
• Follow safety and confidentiality rules, as well as staff instructions.
• Maintain a respectful and consistent relationship with the resident(s) under your care.

Desired qualifications

• Enjoys interacting with older adults;
• Is a good listener, patient, and empathetic;
• Is able to build a relationship of trust with residents;
• Enjoys conversations, discussions, and spending time with others;
• Is comfortable accompanying a resident on walks, according to the resident’s abilities and the long-term care facility’s guidelines;
• Respects residents’ pace, choices, privacy, and independence;
• Is reliable, punctual, and responsible;
• Respects confidentiality and the CHSLD’s operating rules;
• Is able to commit on a regular basis to foster a stable relationship with residents.

No specific experience required

*We require criminal background checks

Expected level of involvement

A few hours per week or per month. Minimum 3-month commitment.

Perks we offer

• Reference letter (upon request)
• Volunteer appreciation events

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

Specific Criteria

---

Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

---

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	Morning Afternoon
Sunday	Morning Afternoon

---