Volunteer West Island

Programs and Services

Foster and Develop Volunteerism

• Promoting volunteerism, providing leadership on issues relating to volunteerism and recruiting and connecting people with hundreds of opportunities to serve on the West Island. For volunteering please call 514-457-5445 ext. 226.

Hot Meals

• Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-driven program that provides hot nutritious meals to home-bound or isolated seniors and to those with reduced autonomy.

Frozen Meals and Purees

• This program is available to West Island seniors with a medical or social service reference.
• There is a wide selection of low sodium and low fat meals. Soups and desserts are also available.
• For information about all food services call 514-457-5445 ext. 225.

Contact Program

• This is a free, friendly telephone reassurance service open to all residents of the West Island who are 55 or over. The calls are made 3 times a week by volunteers.

Handyperson

• This service is provided for seniors referred to by the CLSC. Eligible West Islanders can obtain help in completing light repairs around the house.
• The handyperson can also be present to assist you when you meet with contractors to discuss services and costs related to larger repairs.

Income Tax Assistance Service

• Contact 514-457-5445 #228 for more information and eligibility criteria.

The Young at Heart 55+ Club

• A comprehensive outreach program offering classes and weekly activities designed to engage seniors intellectually, culturally, and physically.
• For more information about all of the above programming, please call 514-457-5445 ext.228

Caring Paws Animal Therapy

• Dedicated volunteers provide therapy dog and cat visits to various facilities within the West Island.