We are currently looking for seniors who would like to present hands-on cooking workshops for the series Learning from our Elders, and volunteers to help facilitate! With the goal of promoting sharing and learning between generations, this workshop series connects seniors who want to share their love of cooking, with participants who want to learn more! So far we’ve received a lot …
View posts by category:
SantroVélo’s Annual Spring Tune-Up – Take 2!
If you missed last month’s spring bicycle tune-up, never fear! Our community bike shop, SantroVélo, will be holding its 2nd Spring Tune-Up of the season! This event falls just in time for the 3rd edition of Urban Bike Week organized by the Montreal Bike Coalition. On tune-up day, volunteer bike mechanics offer a basic check-up and will do the repairs on 2 or …
Centraide Solidaires 2015
Last Thursday, a crew from the Roulant had the pleasure of attending Centraide’s Gala. The annual recognition event showcases the exceptional work of fundraising partners and the community organizations they support. We were honoured that one of our long-time volunteers, Tássia Camões, was recognized for her leadership and outstanding contributions to the Santropol Roulant community. The Solidaire NextGen is awarded …
Job Offer: Communications and Design Internship
If you’re the type who dreams in Photoshop and who ponders communications strategies in the bath, maybe you’d like to come and spend 10 weeks with us this summer to help us make our 20th anniversary celebration the best it can possibly be! Please note that, to apply, you must be a full time student and intend to return to …
Local Organic Roulant Seeds for Sale
Did you know that the Roulant Farm produces organic seeds? This will be our second year as a small scale seed producer. We’re partnering with Ferme Co-operative Tourne-sol to grow seed for sweet peppers, tomatoes, beans, and mustard! We now offer a wide variety of local organic seeds on sale at the General Store in our office. The selection is made …
Our partners keep us rolling at the Roulant
5 days a week, 52 weeks a year, our volunteers deliver freshly prepared meals to our client-members across various neighbourhoods surrounding the Mount Royal. Two of our delivery routes, Cote-des-Neiges and Notre Dame de Grace, are done by car, and we are very lucky to have the support of local businesses who help to maintain our two cars in working …
A Trivia Triumph
Thanks to all who came out for a fun night of skill testing questions and FUN(d)raising at our 1st Trivia Night of 2015! You helped raise nearly $400 for the Roulant. Congratulations to the evening’s winners: Tied for 1st Place – Alcoholic Debutantes & The True Wafers, 2nd place – You’re a Quizard Harry. Stay tuned for the next FUN(d)raiser, …
An AGM to Remember!
It was with great joy that we welcomed 150 members and guests in our space for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) last Thursday, March 26th. The AGM is the time of year when Santropol Roulant’s volunteers, clients, donors and staff elect members to the board of directors, thus influencing the governance of the organization. It’s also an event that brings …
1
A Very Special Visit
Santropol Roulant was honored to host a very special social inclusion event, featuring visit with Princess Anne of the Royal British Family. This incredible opportunity for our volunteers and clients, who had the chance to speak with the Her Royal Highness, was made possible by our friends at Centraide of Greater Montreal. Here are a few of the official photos from this memorable event. hu
Job Offer: Peri-Urban Farm Internships
Get your hands in the dirt and get a taste of life on a peri-urban farm by spending the summer with us in Senneville! We are offering 3 opportunities for 2-day/week paid internships to young people (16 to 30 years old) who are looking for their first experience working on a farm. We are looking specifically for candidates who belong to communities under-represented …
Job Offer: Urban Agriculture Summer Internships
An incredible opportunity to transform your city with urban agriculture! Santropol Roulant is hiring 3 students this summer to care for our rooftop and campus gardens, and help contribute to an intergenerational community of knowledgeable gardeners! Please note that, to apply, you must be a full time student and intend to return to full time studies in the fall, between the …
Job Offer: Market Coordination and Farm Internship
Do you want to grow delicious, organic vegetables and then share the bounty with our community at two neighbourhood markets in the heart of Montreal? This new position offers a full time, paid internship opportunity to a young person (16 to 30 years old) who is looking for their first chance to work on a farm and is excited about …