This year at the farm, volunteer shifts will take place on an ad hoc basis. Every newsletter we will announce the upcoming volunteer shifts – they will also be posted on the blackboard at the Roulant. Hours Shifts are from 8:15 AM to noon, with the option of staying for lunch with the team! For carpooling, departure from the Roulant …
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Cheers to Roulant volunteers!
On April 27th, the Roulant celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week with a vibrant 5 à 7. The kitchen whipped up an incredible menu of macaroni and cheese, vegetarian Pogos, hot dogs, kale caesar salad, and a make your own ice cream sundae bar, complete with caramelized bananas. More than forty volunteers came together to connect outside of volunteer shifts, enjoying the …
Volunteering at the farm
In 2025, the farm is undertaking a major construction project that will greatly expand the scope of our activities, impact, and accessibility. As a result, we will not be growing any seedlings or annual crops this year, other than our famous garlic fields that will continue to benefit the Meals-on-Wheels. During their hibernation, our fields will be protected and nourished …
Volunteering in urban agriculture
If you are already a volunteer at the Roulant, you can sign up for shifts in urban agriculture by giving us a call at 514-284-9335 or talk to us at the Roulant. If you’d like to become a volunteer, sign up here to complete a one hour welcome session. There will also be a special welcome session for new volunteers …
Mushrooms galore in 2024
The Mycollective is one of five autonomous volunteer-led collectives at Santropol Roulant. We produce mushrooms for the Roulant’s kitchen and educate on all things fungi and spread our love of mushrooms – through production, experimentation, and teaching – to the greater Montreal community. This year, the Mycollective cultivated oyster mushrooms at the Rouland farm in Senneville. Harvests early in the …
A bouquet of gratitude
Calling all agriculture volunteers from the 2024 season… that’s right, you! If you have volunteered at the Roulant’s farm and urban gardens, or have participated in any of the agricultural collectives in 2024, we warmly invite you to the 2024 agriculture volunteer appreciation party at Santropol Roulant on October 24th. Mark your calendars! There will be food, including dishes made …
We want to hear from you!
The growing season at the Roulant is winding down, which means it’s time for you to share your experience and opinions! Participate in one of the below surveys to help shape and improve the Roulant’s programming for the long-term, all while running the chance to win some fresh and tasty prizes. All volunteers who have participated in a shift at …
Saturday DIY day
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves? If you’re a hands-on kind of person who loves a good DIY project, you are going to like this. We’re thrilled to invite volunteers of all skill levels to join us on Saturday November 4th for a DIY project. When? Saturday, November 4, 2023 Where? Santropol Roulant, 111 Roy Street East, MontrealRequired …
Invitation to the Volunteer Halloween Party
As Halloween creeps around the corner, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers who have helped the community throughout the year. Your hard work and commitment have truly made a difference in the lives of many, and we couldn’t be more thankful. To express our appreciation, you are invited to a Halloween Thank You Bash …
Nachos & Volunteers: A Successful 5@7
On a sunny day in mid-August, the Meals-on-Wheels team welcomed volunteers on the Roulant rooftop for a celebratory 5@7 complete with nachos and wholesome conversations. It was a beautiful opportunity for volunteers, new and old, to meet fellow members of the community. It was also Jude’s first 5@7 as a member of the team. He had lovely reflections on the …
All Your Friday Hang Questions, Answered
Did you know the Terrasses Roy are the place to be on Friday evenings? After six weeks of hosting the new Kiosque alimentaire / Friday Hang, the new Roulant initiative is gaining momentum, with more and more people showing up each week to hang out, buy vegetables & fresh eggs, enjoy a bowl of soup and share their appreciation. But …
Community Farm Day: Garlic Harvest
The high season is in full swing at the farm as we are inviting you to come get your hands dirty for the second Community Farm Day of the summer! This year again, the farm is opening its fields to the Roulant community for a massive group garlic harvest on Friday, August 4th! We look forward to having you, your family and friends …