Welcome Hall Mission

What services does your organization provide?
Through its food bank and clothing counter, Welcome Hall Mission's Family Services provides assistance to about a thousand families per week. For new immigrants and needy families, this department provides counselling and referral services, as well as help in preparing tax forms. Two special events are organized by Family Services, at Back-to-School time and during the Christmas season, when some 2,000 children receive school supplies and new toys.

Do you have any age requirements?
Volunteer Needs for individual or groups! Family Services - Address 4755 Acorn, Door E. Montreal QC H4C 3L6 Children are welcome from age 10 and up but must be accompanied by an adult.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
French is good to have if possible.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
We do not expect a time commitment, we go with what the volunteer can offer us.

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?
No.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
No, we will give instructions when the volunteer arrives.

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
We always need volunteers at our Food Bank (where we pass food items from a table to clients who are in line) and/or in our Boutique (where we need help in serving clients, doing security, sorting clothes, restacking shelves and racks). This takes place every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:30 to 12:00. We also need help with sorting of clothes and\\or food during the other days of the week from 9-12 and/or 1-3. Unfortunately we do not have volunteering opportunities after 3pm week days or during the weekend. Concerning volunteer groups-Please propose a few potential dates that are suitable for the group to volunteer. Specify if you would like to come for half a day or a full day. Also, let us know the age and how many people will be in the group. Are we able to divide the group to do different tasks?

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
See above.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
See above.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Welcome Hall Mission?
Volunteers who give back to the community feel a great sense of enrichment. We greatly appreciate the volunteers efforts, time and willingness that makes such a difference in our community by giving to those in need. The more volunteers we have, the more we can help those in need!

Do you accept high school students?
Yes.