Volunteer
Opportunities
in Montreal

• Halte la Ressource Halte la Ressource accompagne les mères monoparentales, individuellement et collectivement, à (re)prendre leur place dans la société. Son action vise à enrichir l’expérience parentale, à favoriser la qualité des relations mères-enfants et à briser l’isolement. Halte la Ressource supports single mothers, both individually and collectively, in (re)claiming their place in society. Its work aims to enrich the parenting experience, foster the quality of mother–child relationships, and break isolation.

Child supervision and animation (women only / must speak french)

Offer number: 02083

Valid until: 07-12-2026

• Halte la Ressource Halte la Ressource accompagne les mères monoparentales, individuellement et collectivement, à (re)prendre leur place dans la société. Son action vise à enrichir l’expérience parentale, à favoriser la qualité des relations mères-enfants et à briser l’isolement. Halte la Ressource supports single mothers, both individually and collectively, in (re)claiming their place in society. Its work aims to enrich the parenting experience, foster the quality of mother–child relationships, and break isolation.

Activity sector(s)

• Families
• Women

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Type(s) of activity Activity Facilitation

District Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie

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Context of the mandate

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of single mothers? We are an organization BY and FOR single mothers in the greater Montreal area, and we are currently looking for women volunteers to play and help supervise the children while the moms enjoy some time for themselves, among themselves.

Here is some information about our needs:

• Our activities are usually on Fridays from 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturdays during the day.
• You will generally be paired with another volunteering person to supervise the group.
• This volunteer opportunity is intended for individuals identifying as women.
• We require a background check (request for impediment check and disclosure). 
• Before starting, we require from every volunteer a first meeting/interview in person during office hours (week day, during the day). 

Tasks

• Play with the kids
• Ensure safety during the activity, usually in duo with another volunteer
• Tidy up the space at the end

Desired qualifications

Women who are skilled with children and who can provide a safe, welcoming and friendly environment. 

Expected level of involvement

• For at least 6 months, to establish trust and bond with the kids. 
• Frequency: Once a month or more (ideally).
• Reactivity to emails (reactivity is key when it comes to evaluating our volunteering needs). 

Perks we offer

• Reference letter (upon request)
• Meal or snack
• Volunteer appreciation events

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

Specific Criteria Accepts minors Available only evenings and/or weekends

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual
• Minors 16 years old and over

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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

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