On this sunny Sunday of November 20, 2022, patients, visitors, volunteers, and employees, all assembled in the Grand Salon, enjoyed a performance from a group of volunteers who performed songs from the the '50s, '60s, '70s, and beyond by Quebec, American and French singers. All greatly appreciated their diversified repertoire. Once again, the magic of music did its work. We sincerely thank them for the joy and pleasure that they have brought to La Maison.  

Saxophonist: Mr. Yves Dumas

Guitarist and singer: Mr. Gilles Landry

Guitarist: Mr. Michel Clermont


Reception Desk

Role : To welcome visitors and manage telephone calls

Duties

  • Welcome and guide visitors and have them sign the register

  • Process telephone calls

  • Review the log book

  • Receive payments for meals and purchase of coupons

  • Manage petty cash

  • Sell promotional items

  • Keep the workstation clean and organized

  • Perform clerical tasks

  • Take part in certain special events 

Standard Schedule

From Monday to Sunday.

  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Availability

The ability to ensure a presence for a minimum of four (4) continuous hours is required. This may be on a weekly or another basis, according to the availability of each person. The conditions of availability are agreed on with the coordinator of volunteers after training has been provided.

Profile

  • Good ability to listen and good interpersonal skills

  • Sense of organization and attention to details

  • Natural tendency to be welcoming, warm, courteous, and helpful

  • Discretion and diplomacy

  • A smile in their voice

Dress Code

Appropriate clothing for the duties, business casual, while upholding the image of La Maison.

 

Kitchen

Role : To assist the cook and the team in various tasks.

Duties 

  • Help set up for meals: peel vegetables, make fruit salads, bake cookies, prepare the desserts of the day, etc.

  • Pick up dirty dishes in the dining room.

  • Load or empty the dishwasher.

  • Refill products in the dining room (sugar, coffee, paper napkins, utensils, etc.).

  • Clean dining room tables.

  • Keep the kitchen and cupboard areas clean.

Standard Schedule

Weekdays and weekends

  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Availability

The ability to ensure a presence for a minimum of four (4) continuous hours is required. This may be on a weekly or another basis, according to the availability of each person. The conditions of availability are agreed on with the coordinator of volunteers, after training has been provided.

Profile

  • Compliance with hygiene and food safety standards

  • Ability to work in a team

  • Ability to prioritize tasks

  • Ability to show empathy and to listen as well as discretion

  • Ability to perform physical work and to stand for long periods of time

Dress Code

Wear appropriate clothing for the task: non-slip footwear. The hair net and apron will be provided. Jewelry and perfume are not to be worn.

 

Indoor Maintenance

Role : To carry out minor tasks

Duties

  • Perform simple tasks such as carpentry, minor repairs, and electrical equipment handling.

Standard Schedule

Weekdays and weekends

  • As required

Availability

As required by La Maison

Profile

  • Compliance with hygiene and safety standards

  • Ability to work in a team

  • Ability to perform physical work and to stand for long periods

  • Discretion and diplomacy

Dress Code

Clothing suited to the task: non-slip footwear, clothing appropriate for the duties while upholding the image of La Maison.

 

Outdoor Maintenance/Landscaping

Role : Maintain and preserve the external environment of La Maison

Duties

  • Maintain flowerbeds

  • Mow the lawn

  • Trim the bushes and shrubs

  • Plant flowers

  • Ensure the treatment of trees and flowers

  • Water lawn and plants

  • Pick up leaves in the fall

  • Ensure maintenance of the parking lot

  • Execute minor repairs

  • Lay down mulch in the spring

Standard Schedule

As required

Availability

Seasonal and/or as needed by La Maison.

Profile

  • Interest in horticulture and outdoor work

  • Compliance with safety standards

  • Ability to prioritize tasks

  • Independent worker

  • Ability to perform physical work and to stand for long periods of time

Dress Code

Comfortable clothing appropriate for the duties while upholding the image of La Maison.


Other Fields of Volunteer Activities

Secretarial / Management Work

Role : assist administrative services staff with tasks such as mailings, correspondence (proficiency in Word software required), using Prodon software, medical file management, etc.

Animation

Role : to animate La Maison through various media such as music, singing, arts, etc.

Fundraising

Role : to assist with fundraising tasks such as visiting and soliciting vendors and donors, selling tickets, soliciting for auction items, etc.

Library

Role : On a weekly basis, to keep the room attractive

Duties : return books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs to their original location, take part in book segregation operations, review the selection of documents and games to be kept, etc.

Sewing (occasional)

Role : to mend clothing or repair accessories, etc.

Decoration (occasional)

Role : to decorate La Maison during the celebration of certain holidays (ex: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter)


How to join the team of volunteers at La Maison

If you are interested in the cause and the work we do, get involved now by filling out the volunteer form.