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 …
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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 …
Volunteer in agriculture this summer
We’re approaching the mid-season rush, and need your help in the gardens and at the farm! Sign up now for one of our special agriculture information sessions and come lend a hand in the fields. AGRICULTURE SPECIAL WELCOME SESSION We will be talking about the history and goals of our programs, what to expect, and answer any questions you may …
Rue Fermier 2023: garden and community
Join us on Thursday, July 13 for the 2023 edition of Rue Fermier! Santropol Roulant’s most anticipated event of the year, Rue Fermier is our annual open door celebration of community and agriculture. To celebrate the first summer season of the permanent installation of the Terrasses Roy, this year’s celebration will be held amidst the gardens in front of the …
The Roulant’s Kiosque alimentaire / Friday Hang
Starting Friday, June 30, 2023, the Roulant will be hosting a weekly Kiosque alimentaire / Friday Hang on the public space of the Terrasses Roy. With the current context of disproportionately high food prices and eco-gentrification, which is putting citizens in the Plateau at increasing risk of financial precarity, food insecurity and homelessness, the Roulant’s agriculture and kitchen teams have …
Other gardens, new horizons
Thanks to your enthusiasm and great contribution to the Roulant’s urban gardens since the beginning of May, both the gardens and the schedule are filling up at lightning speed! Until more spaces become available, take the chance to discover the entire Roulant cycle. We still need help with other Roulant programs (kitchen, delivery and farm). But if the urban gardening …
Agriculture Volunteering
After an icy winter, fresh shoots and sprouts are coming up and announcing spring! The Roulant agriculture teams are excited to invite you to mark your calendars and to get ready to volunteer in the gardens. Agriculture Special Welcome Session We will be talking about the history and goals of our programs, what to expect, and answer any questions you …
National Volunteer Week: Come Celebrate
April is the time to celebrate and share our gratitude to our volunteer community. This year, as part of National Volunteer Week from April 16-22, we felt it was important to highlight the importance of volunteers in maintaining a more resilient, healthy and caring community. Volunteering is unique to each individual and allows some to practice new skills, find meaning, …
Volunteers’ Testimonials: Share Your Story With the Community
Each year, Volunteer Appreciation Week falls in mid-April. For this year’s celebration, we invite you to share a video testimonial of your experience as a volunteer at the Roulant. We recommend that your testimonial be two to three minutes long and include a story about what volunteering with the Roulant’s programming contributes to your life along with an anecdote about …
The Beekeeping Collective Is Seeking New Members!
Every year the Beekeeping Collective at Santropol Roulant recruits new members to join and learn about apiculture in a hands-on way while taking care of the hives on the rooftop of the Roulant. Joining a collective is an engaging commitment that typically lasts many months, sometimes years, and unlike the Roulant’s regular activities, activities can be done during evenings and …
A Boo-tiful Volunteer Night
On November 3rd, we held our Halloween-themed volunteer appreciation party for the second year in a row. In addition to getting together to celebrate our vibrant volunteer community, this evening was an opportunity to meet and chat about what brings us together at the Roulant: food and music! On the agenda: blood-curdling costumes, poutine, karaoke and, of course, lively dancing. …