| Volunteer Position Description |
Often, it is difficult to make it to medical appointments, especially in the winter time when mobility is harder. Volunteers assist seniors in getting to and coming back from their appointments either by their personal cars or via taxis. This service is for Westmount and adjacent areas. |
| On/Off Campus |
Off-campus (Montreal) |
| Position Type |
Volunteer opportunity |
| Location |
On-site |
| Address |
4695 de Maisonneuve Boul. W Montreal, H3Z1L9, Quebec, Canada |
| Neighborhood/Area |
Westmount |
| Contact with Clients? |
Direct volunteering with clients |
| Volunteer Tasks |
Accompaniment |
| Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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| French required? |
No |
| Volunteer Position Requirements |
Have a car
Be available from time to time to drive/accompany a senior to their appointment
As we are dealing with a vulnerable population, we require that you be at least 18 years old and pass an SPVM background check.
Meet with the program coordinator to determine your skills and interest in volunteering, and complete a short mandatory training. |
| Open to students in all degrees and disciplines? |
Yes |
| Targeted Degrees and Disciplines |
Applied Human Sciences, Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Classics, Modern Languages, and Linguistics, Communication Studies, Economics, Education, English, Études françaises, Exercise science, Geography, Planning and Environment, History, Humanities |
| Time Period |
Rolling basis |
| Start Date |
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| End date |
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| Length of Commitment Expected |
6 months |
| Time Commitment |
Morning, Afternoon, Evening |
| Hours per Week |
2 |
| Training provided? |
Yes |
| Other Benefits |
Other (please specify) |
| Benefits (Other) |
na |
| Application Procedure |
Online application form, Email organization contact, Call organization contact |
| Application Contact Information |
rekha.birla@contactivitycentre.com |
| Application Deadline |
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| Application Material Required |
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| Additonal Application Information / Comments |
As we are dealing with a vulnerable population, we require that you be at least 18 years old and pass an SPVM background check. |
