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.