Are you a member of the Roulant? Would you like to further your involvement in the Roulant as an administrator and join the Board of Directors? Submit your application to run for election at our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday March 29, 2018! During the AGM, members of the Roulant – that is, anyone who has been a …
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Santrovélo – recruiting new volunteers!
Calling all aspiring bike mechanics! Santrovélo will be hosting two orientation sessions for new bike shop volunteers on the following dates: Thursday Feb 1st, 6:00 – 8:00pm and Saturday Feb 3rd, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Volunteers need attend only one of these sessions. We will provide mechanic training, if necessary, on several thursdays in February and March. Please email benevelo@santropolroulant.org to …
The 2018 bike mechanic calendar has arrived
As per yearly tradition, your friendly neighbourhood bike mechanics have stripped down for a good cause. The 2018 naked bike mechanic calendar is a tool that raises funds for community bike shops and cycling initiatives around Montreal. The calendar also aims to raise awareness about cycling culture and rights, and to promote body-positivity by representing mechanics of diverse body types, …
Changes to the Team
So much is happening at the Roulant these days! In this giant team update, join us in welcoming a new member to the team, learn about other changes in the staff, and send fond farewells to a few people who have moved on to new things. Learn more about these and other members of our team on our Staff page. Thank …
Workshop: Brazilian cuisine
This is our 3rd year and 17th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. We are really excited to kick off the new year with a great line-up of tasty workshops! A big thanks to the 11 volunteer animators that made our …
Thank you to our last corporate volunteers of 2017
At the end of 2017, Santropol Roulant had the pleasure of welcoming 3 corporate volunteering groups who came in to help us with food preparation and meal deliveries for our Meals-on-Wheels program. 5 employees from Dream came in on two occasions to lend a hand in the kitchen, helping prepare shrimp linguine, vegetarian quiche, and all of the side dishes of …
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Join the Beekeeping Collective
The Santropol Roulant (SR) Beekeeping Collective is seeking new volunteers to build a collective that will keep our urban hives healthy and happy! About Us SR’s Beekeeping Collective is a group of beekeepers working to support the perennity and the sustainability of the beekeeping community in Montreal. We promote the interests of bees and beekeepers to maintain a healthy and …
The 2018 meals-on-wheels calendar is here!
Introducing… The 2018 meals-on-wheels calendar! It provides clients with the daily meal listing for the entire year, with the aim of reinforcing their autonomy and helping them make dietary choices in line with their taste and needs. What’s cooking? Developed by the meals-on-wheels team, the 2018 menu includes 30 flavourful and nutritious meals, from favourites like chicken pot pie to new dishes …
Thanking our 2017 partners
With another incredible year behind us, we extend an enormous thanks to the many individuals, companies, organizations, institutions and foundations who supported Santropol Roulant in 2017 through donations, grants, in kind gifts and partnerships. Many of you are also volunteers, clients, service providers, friends, and family. You play a pivotal roll in the both day-to-day and the future of the …
JOB OFFER: ASSISTANT KITCHEN COORDINATOR
Apply now to join our team of kitchen super-stars! The Assistant Kitchen Coordinator role focuses on enabling community members to develop and share their cooking skills through our Meals-on-Wheels volunteering opportunities, workshops and other activities in the kitchen. They will also play a strong role in kitchen components of the Roulant’s social entrepreneurship initiatives. The chosen candidate will work in …
Thank You for a Festive Holiday Brunch!
Last Thursday, Meals-on-Wheels clients, volunteers and staff came together to share a warm and festive moment at the Roulant during our annual holiday brunch. This year, more than 90 guests attended the event and proved once again that this is the most appreciated client event at the Roulant. (Photos below!) Guests gathered in the office, beautifully decorated by volunteers and …
Holiday Volunteering at the Roulant – A Great Way to Give Back
The holidays are a special time when many wish to give back, and when the needs of organizations like the Roulant are the highest. At this time of year, isolated Meals-on-Wheels clients most relish Roulant meals and volunteers’ visits. If you are looking for a way to get involved in your community and give back over the holidays, come give …