Contribute
As a Volunteer for La Maisonnée, you will be able to support newly arrived families in Quebec. Note that your help will encourage their integration.
Volunteer missions
Homework assistance
Accompany and support students from 12 to 17 years old in their integration and studies
Help them develop self-esteem
Help them live their integration in their new environment and in the host society
Give them an attentive listening
Support them in their personal journey
Offer homework assistance to welcoming class students once or twice a week
Propose, develop and facilitate workshops of improvisation, initiation to rap, etc.
The frequency of our activities depends on the number of registrations at each school stage
Food bank
Every Wednesday La Maisonnée distributes food to newcomers and residents of the neighbourhood who need the service
Ensure that clients receive quality service
Prepare the room where the service will take place (Basement of Saint-Ambroise Church)
Get involved every Wednesday from 11:30am to 4pm
Receptionist
There is a good chance that the first person you will meet at La Maisonnée will be the receptionist
The first interaction for our customers is essential
Welcome customers, notify team members of the arrival of customers and answer phone calls
This is an occasional volunteer offer
Interpreter
Act as an interpreter when social service workers come into contact with clients born allophones
Allow to learn more about clients needs
Volunteers are always accompanied by a social worker during these interventions
This is an occasional volunteer offer
Support during the intercultural festival at the end of the year
During this event, La Maisonnée celebrates its successes, thanks the volunteers and invites all guests to celebrate!
Prepare the reception room, pack gifts, welcome guests, serve them food, etc.
Income tax return
Every year during the tax return period, La Maisonnée offers a tax clinic service for eligible users for La Maisonnée’s services
If you have studies and experience in accounting we invite you to contact us
Did you know that volunteering has many benefits? Of course!
First of all, there are plenty of opportunities on the island of Montreal. Know that you will not have to look long to give your time to a cause that is dear to you.
Being a volunteer means that you will come into contact with other volunteers who have the same values as you. It is very likely that you will create new friendships. Your volunteer experiences can also be added to your resume and they can allow you to practice a new language with your fellow volunteers. These are just a few of the benefits of volunteering.
But we must not forget that being a volunteer is first of all giving your time to people in need.
Contribute
01
Registration
If you are interested in volunteering, it is possible to register via the registration form.
02
First contact
Once registered, we will contact you as soon as possible.
03
Interview
Following the first contact, an interview takes place with the worker in charge of volunteering. During this, you will be asked several questions relating to your interests and your availability, in addition to scenarios.
04
Decision
Finally, La Maisonnée will contact you to let you know if your application has been accepted.
More information?
Can I volunteer during evenings and weekends?
Most volunteering at La Maisonnée takes place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at our offices. However, it may happen that specific exceptional activities with our customers take place in the evenings or even on weekends.
I am currently an asylum seeker. Can I volunteer at your organization?
Absolutely, whether you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, asylum seeker, foreign student or temporary worker, you can volunteer with us.
Can I get involved in several volunteer activities?
Of course! If you have time, you can get involved in several volunteer missions. For example, you could get involved as an interpreter, but also at the food bank. The possibilities are limitless!
Do I have to get involved as a volunteer for a minimum period?
You can volunteer at La Maisonnée for as long as you wish or even help us with a single activity. Everything is possible. What is important is to respect your commitments and notify us as soon as possible if you cannot participate in one of our activities.