Volunteer West Island

Volunteer West Island is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of volunteers as well as the community organizations and groups that require volunteer help.

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.