🍆 It’s Harvest time at the Edible Campus! 🍅 This is the perfect opportunity for everyone at McGill who is passionate about urban agriculture to come together, celebrate the harvest, and taste some fresh and local veggies! When: September 26th from 4-6pm Where: on McGill’s lower field What: The Edible Campus, a green oasis in a landscape of stone and …
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Cooking workshop: Alsatian cuisine
We’re back for the 13th 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. Claire, community member and returning Recipes from our Community workshop facilitator, will share you with some of her favorite Alsatian recipes. When: Wednesday, September 27th from 5:30pm – 8pm Where: The …
A Big Thank You to our Summer Corporate Volunteers!
As we are saying our last farewells to summer, we would like to thank five corporate groups for bringing their amazing energy and motivation to the Roulant these past two months. In July, we were fortunate to have 28 employees from the Montreal office of Morgan Stanley who volunteered for our Meals-on Wheels program. Along with our regular volunteers, they helped …
Recipes from the Roulant: Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey and Sage
We are happy to bring you our ninth recipe in the series Recipes from the Roulant! These monthly recipes allow you to get to know the different activities of our organization. With this Roasted Delicata squash recipe, we are highlighting the activities of the Roulant’s beekeeping collective. The collective harvested their honey this past Sunday and you can expect it to be …
Call for Candidates: Treasurer of the Board of Directors
The Santropol Roulant Board of Directors is seeking a new member to fill the role of Treasurer, beginning in October 2017. The Board provides leadership, direction and oversight through, for example, the development of long-term strategic plans and organizational policies. In particular, the Treasurer is responsible for reviewing financial results and making recommendations to the board regarding financial decisions and …
An elevator to the rooftop garden
Flashback to 7 years ago In August 2010, a colorful parade brought together staff members, volunteers, donors, and partners as the Roulant community moved from its small space on Duluth Street to the building at 111 rue Roy East, which has become such an important part of the organization’s fabric. Back then, we realized that our communities needed “spaces that …
Job Offer: Director of Human Resources and Operations
Champion of our organisational values, the Roulant’s Director of Human Resources and Operations is up for just about any challenge. We’re looking for candidates who can balance great listening skills with positivity, persistence and a strong sense of organisation to take on a variety of responsibilities ranging from developing a strong and engaged team to finding creative ways to optimise the …
Save the Date – The Roulant’s 2017 Gala
The event you have been waiting for is back again this year! Please mark your calendars for Santropol Roulant’s annual fundraising gala on Thursday, November 2nd 2017. What: A fun-filled night of music, food and prizes to help support the work of the Roulant Who: All who love to celebrate and strengthen food security and social inclusion in Montreal When: …
Your help needed! Intergenerational Apple Picking
Calling all our amazing volunteers! Fall is just around the corner, and what better way to welcome it than spending a day in nature. As part of our series of intergenerational events, Santropol Roulant is organizing an apple picking event at an orchard outside of the city. Intergenerational events such as this one serve as unique opportunities to bring people …
Invitation to Board Game Night
Looking for a place to get your game on? Following on the success of other Volunteer Program mini-FUN(d)raisers such as Trivia Night and Bingo Night, why not join us at our Board Game Night! We are preparing a varied selection of board games for you to try. When: Thursday, September 14th, doors at 6:00pm, games from 6:30-10:00pm Where: Santropol Roulant, …
Introduction to Seed Saving Workshop!
September is right around the corner and it’s starting to feel like Fall! It’s time to dip your toes into the art of plant breeding by learning the art and science of seed saving in order to prepare your garden for next year! When: Wednesday, September 6th, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm Where: At the Terraces Roy tables in front of Santropol …
A warm welcome to Stacey and Camille!
Join us in welcoming two new members to the team in Social Entrepreneurship and Fundraising! We also want to thank Deanna for everything she’s accomplished at the Roulant and wish her all the best as she heads back to school. Thank you! Learn more about these and other members of our team on our Staff page.