Calling all budding farmers! An amazing opportunity to take the next step in your development towards managing a small-scale farm is available at the Roulant for next season. The Apprentice will work side by side with the Farm Co-Managers from April until November on our farm in Senneville, Quebec. The application deadline is January 26th, 2015. Please note this position is …
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The Roulant’s Gardens: A Playground for Young Gardeners!
Have you ever wondered how many veggies come from our gardens, including those downtown and from our farm? You might not be surprised to hear that most of our veggies come from our peri-urban farm while our urban gardens produce a considerably smaller quantity. To know more about how much produce was grown and a full debrief on the 2014 season, …
Job Offer: Entrepreneurship and Marketing Coordinator
A great opportunity for a social entrepreneur is opening at the Roulant! This is a full-time position focused on developing our capacity to generate revenue internally through activities such as the rental of our community space, our catering service and selling frozen meals. The deadline to apply is Friday January 9th at 9 am. Here is some information about applying …
Looking Back on Our Growing Season
Now that the cold of winter has set in and that the new year is almost upon us you may ask yourselves “what are the Roulant’s gardeners up to?” Are they hibernating? Not quite… It’s true that our gardening work is now far behind us and that the team is now cozied up inside. That being said, the gardeners are …
Help Us During the Holidays!
Looking for a way to give back over the holidays? Come give us a hand in the kitchen or on deliveries throughout December and early January. No matter if you’re available for just one day or several, we would love to have you! Ask us about family volunteering for meal deliveries too! As a reminder, the meals-on-wheels schedule runs from …
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Thank you, Tim!
After nine wonderful years with the Roulant, from the kitchen to the farm, Tim Murphy has contributed to the growth of our organization at crucial moments in its history. The edible campus garden at McGill University, the garden project on the rooftop of our building on Roy Street, the expansion to the farm, the introduction of the internal decision method based on …
Welcome Jeremie!
We’re delighted to announce that Jeremie will start this week as Santropol Roulant’s Kitchen Co-Manager with a focus on the Meals-on-Wheels program. You may have already met Jeremie at the Roulant while he was sharing his skills as an urban farmer, a dedicated meals-on-wheels volunteer or a welcoming workshop facilitator. Now you’ll find him in the kitchen, preparing delicious and …
We’ve Got Your Holiday Gifts
Looking for holiday gifts that reflect your love for food and community? We’ve got ’em! Thank a dinner host with a big shiny jar of tomato sauce and a Roulant apron! Looking for a party favor? Why not bring some delicious salsa made from organic Montreal-grown veggies to the party! Does your cheese platter need some apple butter? It’s all in the …
Cycling Enthusiasts Unite!
SantroVélo is excited to announce the launch party for the 5th annual bike mechanic calendar! There will be live music by the Brass Mob and a burlesque show, with 2015 calendars and postcards for sale. For those who don’t know, every year Montreal bike mechanics from various community bike shops around the city create a calendar as a fundraising initiative. The calendar …
Seeking Your Plastic Bags
Do you unwittingly, and unwantingly, collect plastic bags until they overflow under your sink or in your cupboards? Fret not; they can have a second and even a third life! During meal deliveries, we sometimes have to leave our fresh and delicious meals at our client’s doors, hanging in plastic bags. You see where this is going, eh? Please bring your extra plastic bags to the …
Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Every day in every way Santropol Roulant volunteers make our programs run. In the kitchen, out on delivery, in the bike shop, or in the thick of our gardens: everything that the Roulant does happens thanks to your efforts. With the change of season, we want to thank you for all that you’ve done in 2014! When: Thursday, December 18th, …
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Back by popular demand: Natural Cosmetics From Beehive Products Workshop
Looking for the best homemade holiday gift idea? Come and learn how to make your own all-natural lip-balm and cream using products from the beehive! Please take note that due to the high demand for this workshop, we are pleased to announce that it will also be offered on December 16th. Few spots are available, hurry up! What: A brief study …