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 …
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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 …
Sliding scale in the General Store
Hello volunteers! Did you know that you can now purchase the Roulant’s preserved goods from the General Store at a reduced price? We’ve implemented a sliding scale to make the Montreal-grown canned and fermented food that is sold in the General Store more accessible to volunteers on a restricted budget. This change will allow you to pay anywhere between 50% …
Volunteer workshops: Culinary improvisation
Shout out to our Volunteer community (collectives, meals on wheels, food preservation etc.). We are organizing various free workshops for you! For the upcoming workshop, come learn how to improvise with ingredients and make a delicious meal without a recipe. During this Culinary Improvisation participants will work in teams to create delicious dishes that we will enjoy together after the workshop! …
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Enchanted Garden Gala: We Need Your Help!
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at our Enchanted Garden Gala, coming up on October 27th. The Gala is Santropol Roulant’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and volunteers are key to making it a success! Last year 70 volunteers came out to support the organization and celebrate with the community. The 2015 Gala brought together over 300 guests and raised over …
A cozy gathering: 2016 fall community lunch
Earlier in September, the Santropol Roulant team hosted a fall community lunch for our clients and volunteers. The event was a wonderful opportunity for generations connect and share. The kitchen team prepared a delicious apple-themed menu; Louis and Wilfred provided soothing musical accompaniment. It was a very lovely occasion, complete with flowers from the farm, great conversation, and lots of apples! Thank you to all …
Stories of Santropol Roulant – Mark
Mark – Volunteer I am originally from Ontario, but have been living in Montreal for five years. Santropol Roulant was my first social outlet in Montreal. A friend of mine from high school was working with the urban agriculture program at the time and brought me by the office one day. When I entered the building, I looked around and …