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Liaise with the Buddy Program Coordinator to determine current member needs. Offer non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support to members and help out with various practical needs such as accompaniment during grocery shopping and errands, accessing information or services over the internet, preparing meals, light housekeeping, support on public transportation, accompaniments to medical appointments, and home and hospital visits

SextEd is a program that provides sexual heath education by answering youth questions through text messaging. SextEd Response Team volunteers answer youth questions by researching and drafting comprehensive responses in a team. They also update and contribute to a database of saved text and online frequently asked questions.

SextEd volunteers have a flexible schedule based on their availability. Volunteers are expected to complete an orientation and devote 2-4 hours per week for at least 6 months. Majority of the shifts may be online due to COVID, but at times in-person shifts may be required.

Volunteers assist with recreational activities in a group or on a one to one basis that are held in our long-term care facilities: St. Andrew (NDG), St. Margaret (Westmount), Henri Bradet (NDG) and Father Dowd (CDN). Friendly visiting with the residents is also available.Volunteering on the week-ends or in the evening is also possible.

Volunteers assist primary program educator and interacts with children ages 2-5 years old in this cooperative preschool that runs Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9AM - 12:30PM. Duties may include signing, play, dancing, open gym, help with crafts, help with circle time, help with bathroom runs, and help with cleanup.

Little Learners is a cooperative early childhood education program focusing on school readiness skills of children 2-5 years old. Through child-focused learning experiences, children develop fine and gross motor skills, creativity, early numeracy and literacy skills as well as social skills.