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655 Avenue Bellevue
Laval QC
H7C 0A8

C. 450 936-4300 E. info@maison-serenite.ca

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Our available positions

Join the volunteer team at La Maison de la Sérénité and provide comfort and support to patients and their families. Make a difference today.

Volunteers

Available positions

Reception at the front desk

Role: Welcome visitors and manage phone calls.

Tasks:

  • Welcome and guide visitors, and have them sign the register.
  • Handle phone calls.
  • Consult the logbook.
  • Receive payment for meals and coupon purchases.
  • Manage the petty cash.
  • Sell promotional items.
  • Keep the workstation clean and organized.
  • Perform clerical tasks.
  • Participate in certain special events.

Typical schedule:
From Monday to Sunday.

  • 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Availability:
Must be able to ensure a presence with a minimum commitment of four (4) continuous hours. This can be weekly or otherwise, depending on the availability of each person. Availability arrangements will be agreed upon with the volunteer coordinator after training.

Desired profile:

  • Good listening skills and interpersonal abilities.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Friendly, warm, polite, and helpful demeanor.
  • Discretion and diplomacy.
  • A smile in your voice.
  • Required attire: wear appropriate clothing for the task while maintaining the image of La Maison.

Dress code:
Attire appropriate for the role, while respecting the image of La Maison.

Kitchen

Role: Assist the cook or kitchen attendant in various tasks.

Tasks:

  • Participate in meal preparation: peeling vegetables, making fruit salad, baking cookies, and preparing daily desserts.
  • Collect dirty dish trays from the dining room.
  • Fill the dishwasher.
  • Refill supplies in the dining room (sugar, coffee, napkins, utensils, etc.).
  • Clean the tables in the dining room.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas.

Typical schedule:
During the week and weekends:

  • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Availability:
Must be able to commit to a minimum of four (4) continuous hours. This commitment can be weekly or otherwise, depending on the availability of each person. Availability arrangements will be agreed upon after training and with the volunteer coordinator.

Desired profile:

  • Adherence to hygiene and food safety standards ;
  • Ability to work as part of a team ;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks ;
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy, listening, and discretion ;
  • Ability to work physically and stand for long periods ;

Dress code:
Wear appropriate clothing for the task: non-slip shoes and pants. The apron and hairnet are provided. No jewelry or perfume allowed.

Indoor maintenance

Role: Perform various minor tasks

Tasks:

  • Carry out simple tasks such as carpentry, painting, minor repairs, and handling electrical equipment.

Typical schedule:
Only weekdays unless otherwise needed:

  • As needed

Availability:
According to the needs of La Maison.

Desired profile:

  • Adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to do physical work.
  • Discretion and diplomacy.

Dress code:
Wear appropriate clothing for the task: non-slip shoes, comfortable clothing while maintaining the image of La Maison.

Exterior maintenance

Role: Ensure the maintenance and preservation of the external environment of La Maison.

Tasks:

  • Maintain flowerbeds.
  • Mow the lawn with a tracker on-site.
  • Trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Plant flowers.
  • Ensure the treatment of trees and flowers.
  • Collect leaves in the fall (if necessary).
  • Maintain the parking lot.
  • Perform minor repairs.
  • Pressure wash the covering
  • Sand and paint the outdoor patios
  • Apply mulch in the spring.

Typical schedule:

  • As needed

Availability:

  • Seasonal and/or according to the needs of La Maison.

Desired profile:

  • Interest in horticulture and outdoor work.
  • Adherence to safety standards.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work physically and stand for long periods.

Dress code:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the task, while maintaining the image of La Maison.

Other volunteer activities

Secretarial/Administration
Role:
Assist the administrative staff with tasks such as mailings, correspondence (proficiency in Word required), Prodon, etc.

Animation
Role: Animate the environment through various mediums such as music, singing, art, etc.

Philanthropy
Role: Assist with tasks related to fundraising activities (such as The Walk), soliciting suppliers, selling tickets, etc

Library
Role: Maintain the space attractive each week.

Tasks: Reorganize books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, participate in pruning tasks, review which documents and games to keep, etc.

Sewing (Occasional activity)
Role: Perform clothing or accessory repairs, etc.

Decoration (Occasional activity)
Role: Decorate La Maison during the celebration of certain holidays (e.g., Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter). Prepare flower arrangements on Fridays.

Volunteers

How to contact the volunteer team at La Maison

Are you moved by the cause and the work we do? Get involved now by filling out the volunteer service offer form. Our apologies as the form is only available in French.

Fill out the form

A Sunday in Melodies: Volunteers in Harmony at La Maison

On this sunny Sunday, November 20, 2022, patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff, all gathered in the Grand Salon, were able to enjoy a performance by a group of volunteers who played songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond, by Québécois, American, and French singers. Everyone greatly appreciated their diverse repertoire. Once again, the magic of music worked its wonders. We sincerely thank them for the joy and pleasure they brought to La Maison.

  • Saxophonist: Mr. Yves Dumas
  • Guitarist and singer: Mr. Gilles Landry
  • Guitarist: Mr. Michel Clermont

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