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 …
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Call for Candidates: Treasurer of the Board of Directors
The Santropol Roulant Board of Directors is seeking a new member to fill the role of Treasurer, beginning in January 2016. The Board provides leadership, direction and oversight through, for example, the development of long-term strategic plans and organizational policies. In particular, the Treasurer is responsible for reveiwing financial results and making recommendations to the board regarding financial decisions and …
It’s Truly Better to Give Than to Receive
Looking for a way to give back over the holidays? Come give us a hand in the kitchen or helping deliver meals 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 opportunities too! As a reminder, the meals-on-wheels schedule runs from Monday …
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Volunteer at the Intergenerational Holiday Brunch
‘Twas the 10th of December and right about noon, clients gathered round the Roulant, with a friend and a soup spoon. The Holiday Brunch is the most coveted event of the year for many of our meals-on-wheels clients. This yearly tradition gathers our intergenerational community for a holiday feast, complete with choral music, good company, and holiday warmth and generosity. What: We’re …
A wonderful visit to the Biodôme
Throughout the year, the Roulant organizes various kinds of intergenerational activities, from outings to the Sugar Shack, to brunch, to yoga! These activities are important for our clients, who are often isolated and/or unable to leave their homes alone. They are just as important to our staff and volunteers, who benefit greatly from shared moments with our clients, and the …
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Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Heya volunteers, The Roulant is excited to celebrate YOU with a rockin’ volunteer appreciation party! Your hard work is what keeps the Roulant rolling, and we want to honour that. Please come join us for a fun evening with beers and snacks, as well as our traditional end of evening dance party. Your favourite volunteer coordinator may even surprise you in costume… …
Moisson Montreal Pickups: Volunteers Needed
Are you up for a fun excursion? We have the solution! Every Wednesday morning, we head to Moisson Montreal to pick up food donations at their enormous, well-stocked warehouse. We’re looking for new drivers to help us go “shopping” for fruits and vegetables. We’re creating a list of interested volunteers, so please let us know if you can help out once in …
Contest: #PasBesoinDe
No need to be a top chef to make great meals; No need to be a bike courier to deliver meals-on-wheels at the Roulant… You just need to be passionate! Launched by our friends and partners at the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal, the contest #PasBesoinDe (NoNeedTo) aims to promote volunteer action for young Montrealers 18 to 35 years old. We invite the Roulant’s volunteers to participate and …
A Fruitful Week
This past week Les Fruits Défendus, the urban fruit harvesting collective, had its most successful week of 2015. The collective harvested 1138 lbs of fruits in just 8 days from all over the city (Cote des Neiges, Ahuntsic, Rosemont, Villeray, Plateau Mont Royal, Mercier Hochelaga Maisonneuve and Ile des Soeurs). 6 pick leaders and over 25 volunteers visited 13 tree owners during over …
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Harvest Moon Gala: Volunteers Requested
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at our annual Gala coming up on October 29th. We particularly need volunteers to help with the following tasks: – pre-event setup – driver / buddy for Meals-on-Wheels clients – bus person / dishwasher Please contact Ben if you’re interested in volunteering at the event. Want to get crafty and help with the decorations in …
Invitation to our Intergenerational Outing
Volunteers: Join in and help out! This October the Roulant is organizing an outing to the Biodome. Meals-on-wheels clients, volunteers and staff members will take part in this intergeneretional fall outing complete with lunch and snacks provided by our talented kitchen team. You will have the pleasure of getting to know a client more in depth while accompanying them through the …
Garden Tear Down: Volunteers Needed
Join us at the Edible Campus to help us tear down our gardens at McGill University Friday, October 9th from 10am-4pm! Dress warmly and be prepared to get dirty! In case of rain, the activity will be postponed to the following day. You are encouraged to stay for the whole activity, but drop-ins are also welcome. Please email Carlo to sign up and feel free to bring your friends. Thank you to everyone …