On a blue sky day last September, a group of 42 hungry Santropol Roulant community members (clients, volunteers, staff, donors and board members!) of all ages piled into cars and drove to Mont St-Grégoire for apple picking. Participants sipped apple cider and dined on cheese crepes and waffles. Lunch was followed by a tractor tour of the orchard. Clients and volunteers marvelled …
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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 …
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 …
AXA and MPC – the latest corporate volunteers to lend us a hand
It seems that 2017 is a banner year for corporate groups who come to the Roulant for team building activities! In June, we welcomed AXA for the fifth year in a row to help us out within our Meals-on-Wheels program. 10 employees from their company came to help prepare, package, and deliver the meal of the day over a period of two days. …
Summer Intergen Celebration in Photos
On June 21st, we celebrated the start of the summer with an intergenerational picnic in the street. A total of 90 meals-on-wheels clients, volunteers and staff enjoyed a beautiful lunch of pulled pork sandwiches and fresh salads, prepared in our kitchen. With the opening of the Terrasses Roy, a public space and urban garden created by the borough, we were …
Another month gone by, another gang of corporate volunteers
Since the month of May, the Roulant has been fortunate enough to welcome many corporate groups to help in our kitchen and for meal deliveries. We wish to thank these groups for their help and generosity and give others a glimpse into the value of taking part in our activities as a team! On May 31st, a gang of 9 …
Volunteer Call-Out – Summer Celebration Picnic
Calling out to all our amazing volunteers! To celebrate the arrival of Summer, The Meals-on-Wheels program is hosting an intergenerational picnic on rue Roy on Thursday June 22nd, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The event is intended to bring together our meals-on-wheels community for a day of sunshine, yummy food and live music, with a special focus on providing our …
A super sweet intergenerational outing
Each year, members of Santropol Roulant’s community come together to celebrate the arrival of spring. This past April, the Roulant’s team invited our clients and volunteers to share a wonderful meal at Érablière Charbonneau. (Photos below!) On that sunny day, a group of close to 70 people headed to St-Grégoire in Montérégie form all corners of Montreal. There, a royal …
A big thanks to corporate volunteers from RGA and AOL
As part of our volunteer program, we offer unique team building opportunities to companies looking to provide their employees with meaningful experiences in the community. We recently welcomed two groups of corporate volunteers to help us out with our Meals-on-Wheels service. On April 21st, 7 employees from RGA came to lend a hand, delivering meals on foot and by bike to …
2017 Monthly Giving Campaign – Roulant Roots!
We are excited to launch our second annual monthly giving campaign – the Roulant Roots. No matter the amount you can afford to donate to the Roulant Roots, you can ensure that the Roulant community has access to good food and valuable connections throughout the year. Above: Watch a short video featuring two current monthly donors, reflecting on what the Roulant means to them. Thanks …
Job Offer: Meals-On-Wheels Coordination Internship
Here’s a chance to work with our client members and volunteers, learn about the daily operations of our Meals-on-Wheels (MoW) program, and participate in our collaborative management structure. The MoW internship is an enriching way to spend 6 months at the Roulant! Read the document below for the full job posting. Please note that to apply for this position you must be …
Intergenerational Sugar Shack Outing
Come help out at our annual intergenerational sugar shack outing! Join staff, volunteers and meals-on-wheels clients on Thursday, April 27th for this maple syrup feast at Érablière Charbonneau, located just 45 minutes south of Montreal. There will be lots of laughter, fresh air, and (hopefully) gorgeous sunshine to enjoy together. To make this event possible, we’re seeking volunteer support in the following areas: Client buddies: Each of …