Get Involved
Volunteers are at the Heart of Our Community
Volunteers bring compassion, joy, and a strong sense of community to seniors, families, youth, and individuals with special needs. Volunteers help improve access to essential services and break isolation for some of the most vulnerable members of our community, whether they’re spending time with residents in Saint Brigid’s Home or providing a vital ride to a medical appointment.
Our volunteers deliver care, connection, and hope where it’s needed most.
Our Greatest Need Right Now?
We Drivers!
If you have a valid driver’s licence for Québec, and have a few hours to spare during weekdays, you can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
Assist in the Community
Assistance for seniors and vulnerable community members
We urgently need volunteers to become a We Driver, Friendly Visitor or Grocery Shopping helper.
Day Centre
Community-led activities
Lead a variety of health-related activities.
S.N.A.C.S.
Volunteer with our S.N.A.C.S. program to help English-speaking children, teens and young with special needs.
Aging in Community
Volunteer with our Aging in Community program to help English-speaking older adults.
Family Matters
Volunteer with our Family Matters program to help English-speaking parents with young children.
Volunteer at Saint Brigid's home
Group Activities
Assist our Community Life Animator with group activities Monday – Friday.
One-to-one visits
Individual visits with residents based on your schedule.
Food service assistance
Accompany residents during meals.
Community Christmas Hamper Campaign
Community Christmas Hamper Campaign
Volunteer to help us deliver some goodness at Christmas.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Meet new people and expand your network
- Experience the joy of doing good
- Enhance your resume with valuable experiences
- Acquire new skills and knowledge
- Practise and improve a second language
- Contribute to the well-being of others and make a positive impact
- Receive an invitation to our annual volunteer appreciation event
Requirements of Volunteers
A background check will be performed for the majority of volunteer positions. You will also sign our confidentiality agreement policy.
We typically seek volunteers who are available during the day from Monday to Friday. Please refer to the schedule provided for each volunteer opportunity.
Due to the clients we serve, an intermediate level of English is required and a beginner level of French for Saint Brigid’s Home.
Openness, patience, empathy and a willingness to learn.
Testimonials
I see the joy in their faces, I see the pleasure they have talking to someone that is interested in them, I see them come alive! I also believe it does a world of good to their family members – the support, friendship and love we bring to them and their loved ones gives them courage and strength.
~ David W.
Residents enjoy our visits and comment if we missed a day visiting them.
~ George H.
The kids remember me and greet me each week with enthusiasm!