Volunteer opportunity

Some services, such as housekeeping and foot care, are provided through organizations and professionals. On the other hand, many of our services depend on the involvement and generosity of volunteers.

Tasks assigned to volunteers

Some examples of the tasks assigned to the volunteer according to the service offered:

Meal Delivery – Meals on Wheels

Get the prepared meals by a local partner
Deliver the meals to the clients (at the door) according to a list provided
Deliver the meals from 11:30 to 12:30

Day Service

Help the coordinator preprare activities
Assist the coordinator in the animation of the activities
Serve the dinner to participants
Occasionally pick up clients at their homes

Transport service

Pick up the client at their home
Help the clients in and out of the vehicle, if necessary
Help the clients to walk to the vehicle or to the appointment, if necessary
Chat with the client during the journey

Social and Congregate Dining

Set up the tables
To be at the reception
Serve the food
Fill the food containers when empty
Pick up and wash the dishes and utensils
Clean the hall
Socialize with the clients
Opportunity to serve on the Organizing Committee

Friendly visits and telephone conversation

Rendre visite à un client dans sa demeure ou à un endroit prédéterminé, à un café par exemple
Discuter
Jouer aux cartes ou à des jeux de société
Prendre une marche

It is important to note that:

For friendly visits and telephone calls, we make sure to match a volunteer with a client who has common interests. Thus, conversations are more natural and the relationship is built more easily.

To be volunteer, all you need is...

Fill the contact form Call to 1-800-267-0853

Other opportunities to volunteer

Administrative support

A helping hand at the administrative level ensures the smooth running of our services

Answer the telephone
Make photocopies
Enter data into the computer system
File folders
Update files

Bingo

Another volunteer opportunity comes eight times a month at the Long-Sault Bingo in Hawkesbury. In teams of two, the volunteers help the team by performing a few tasks including distributing game cards, awarding prizes and cleaning the room. Bingos last two hours, either during the day (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm) or in the evening (5:45 pm to 7:45 pm).

Committees of meals on wheels

In each of the regions offering this service, a committee aims to ensure the smooth running of the Meals on Wheels. From the quality of the meals, to the positions of welcoming new clients, the committee members ensure that customers and volunteers are satisfied with the service

Among the members of the Meals on Wheels committee, there are five specific roles:

President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
Customer service clerk

If you would like to be part of the Committee

Please contact the Coordinator in your region.

Contactez-nous

613-632-0939

1-800-267-0853

295 Main street West, suite B