For me, there’s something magical, or even spiritual about composting: it’s the wheel of reincarnations turning; the warmth of the sun that was stored in plants, freed one last time in a pile of compost as it heats up; the odour of finished compost that promises fertility for a garden… After a few deliveries and volunteer shifts in the kitchen, …
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2017 AGM: Seeking volunteers
Help us make the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 30th a success! The AGM is Santropol Roulant’s most important governance event of the year, where our members elect the Board of Directors. Last year 143 members came out to vote! To make things run smoothly, we need lots of volunteer help prior to and during the AGM, so we are …
Urban Ag in Flux
This year brings some exciting changes in our Urban Agriculture (UA) program. Carlo, our UA Manager, invites you to journey through the history of UA at the Roulant and see what the future brings! Growing our own food For the last 15 years, UA has played a key part in our programming at the Roulant. In our quest to provide more …
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Volunteer Appreciation Party!
To celebrate our wonderful volunteer community, we are hosting a volunteer appreciation party on March 2nd. Expect delicious food straight from our catering menu, free drinks and various activities and prizes! All current, former, and future volunteers are invited to join. When: Thursday, March 2nd, 5:30-10:00 pm Where: 111 rue Roy east Why: Because our volunteers are amazing! It’s our way …
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Volunteers Contribute in Other Ways
The non-stop dedication and support of the Roulant community is truly quite remarkable. Just recently, two volunteers made a contribution to the Roulant through RBC’s Make 150 Count campaign. We’d like to tell you their story. Margarita, an employee of RBC and a Roulant volunteer, brought the RBC campaign to our attention as another great way to for a young …
Les Fruits Défendus is recruiting new core members
Note: The deadline to submit your candidacy is not February 24th! Over the years, word about Les Fruits Défendus has spread, and more and more members of the community are becoming interested in taking part in our initiative. As a testament to the appeal of our cause, our network has grown to over 300 trees and more than 250 active …
2017 Board of Directors: Calling all Candidates!
Are you a member of the Roulant? Would you like to further your involvement in the Roulant as an administrator and join the Board of Directors? Submit your application to run for election at our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday March 30, 2017! During the AGM, members of the Roulant – that is, anyone who has been a …
Thanks for your generosity this holiday!
Once again this holiday season, volunteers, donors, clients and friends of the Roulant demonstrated such incredible dedication and generosity at a time when community is needed most. Thank you so much for ensuring that this season was great a success! Holiday volunteering New and familiar faces worked together to prepare and deliver delicious meals to clients throughout the busiest time of year. To all …
The Beekeeping Collective is seeking new members!
The Santropol Roulant Beekeeping Collective is seeking new volunteers to build a collective that will keep our urban hives healthy and happy! About the collective The Beekeeping Collective is a group of beekeepers working to support the permanence and the sustainability of the beekeeping community in Montreal. We promote the interests of bees and beekeepers to maintain a healthy and …
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Looking Back on the Holiday Brunch
Last week, 80 Meals-on-Wheels clients, volunteers and staff came together to share a warm and festive moment at the Roulant during our annual holiday brunch. Once again, the most popular event among our meals-on-wheels community was a great success! (Photos below!) Guests gathered in office, beautifully decorated by Gianhi and a handful of artistic volunteers. We were enchanted by musical …
Come help out during the holidays!
It’s the time of year when folks are the most generous and are looking for ways to get involved in their communities. It’s just as well, as this is the time when the needs of organizations such as the Roulant are at their highest. If you are looking for a way to give back over the holidays, come give us …
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Holiday Brunch: Seeking Volunteers!
As Christmas approaches, we are getting ready to host our annual Holiday Brunch for our meals-on-wheels client members, and there are many opportunities for you to get involved! The event will take place on Thursday December 8th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Roulant (111 rue Roy E.). This is by far the most popular event for our meals-on-wheels clients …