Partner organizations
Make a difference as part of a team! Join a CU volunteer crew and work with one of these community groups.
Volunteer opportunities February 26 to 29, 2024
Bread & Beyond
Bread and Beyond's core activity is making and delivering fresh, nutritious sandwiches to shelters in Montreal. This activity creates the pathway that connects the community to the shelters, it fosters community engagement, increases awareness and advocacy and is an indispensable part of our mission and identity.
Volunteers will help with making hundreds of sandwiches to be delivered to shelters around Montreal. No cooking experience needed! We will provide you with guidance and all of the ingredients you need.
Location: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood
Volunteer week schedule
Monday: Orientation Session - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SGW Campus
Wednesday and Thursday: Volunteering 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bread & Beyond and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. debrief session and lunch at SGW Campus
Resilience Montreal
Resilience Montreal is a community-led project established in 2019 to support the homeless population in the Cabot Square area. It is a wellness center for the most vulnerable and provides a welcoming and safe oasis from the hardships of the streets where people with trauma are honoured, defended and can access services that meet their needs.
Volunteers will help prepare and serve meals and organize and distribute clothing/hygiene products while keeping the environment clean and safe.
Location: Downtown
Volunteer week schedule
Monday: Orientation Session - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SGW Campus
Tuesday and Wednesday: Volunteering - 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Resilience Montreal
Thursday: Debrief session and lunch - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at SGW Campus
Welcome Hall Mission
Established in 1892, Welcome Hall Mission is the largest doorway to help for Montrealers in need. Many programs are available to support those experiencing homelessness, young single mothers, families and at-risk youth. Providing hope through concrete actions and effective solutions.
Volunteers will help with sorting and preparing food donations that will be given out at the Welcome Hall Market. The Market is a food bank offering its clients a free grocery “shopping” experience that promotes dignity and autonomy.
Location: St.Henri neighbourhood
Volunteer week schedule
Monday: Orientation Session - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SGW Campus
Tuesday and Wednesday: Volunteering - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Welcome Hall Misson
Thursday: Debrief session and lunch - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at SGW Campus
Want to learn more?
Get in touch
Katie Broad
CU Volunteer Crew
katie.broad@concordia.ca
Drop by
The LIVE Centre
H-659 (see map)
Sir George Williams Campus