Your time makes a real difference
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In Quebec, 1 in 5 people live in food insecurity, and in Montreal, more than 300,000 people struggle to feed themselves adequately.
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In Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, one of the city's most densely populated neighbourhoods, the needs are particularly acute.
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Every year, more than 16,000 people turn to MultiCaf to make ends meet, feed their families and get through difficult times.
And it is thanks to the commitment of volunteers that we are able to meet these needs, day after day.
HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
1️⃣ Create an account via the Vome platform and register as a volunteer for MultiCaf
2️⃣ Meet our community coordinator
She will explain the process, show you around our premises and give you all the documentation about MultiCaf and our mission.
3️⃣ Choose your shifts
You can select the shifts you are interested in directly via Vome, or even sign up on a recurring basis.
💡 Need assistance or wish to register a large group? Contact us:
🏢 For corporate groups,
please contact our philanthropy director:
Marie-Claude Baribeau
514-260-9616
mcbaribeau@multicaf.org
This neighbourhood is our community.
Together, we can ensure that no one goes hungry here.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEER IN OUR KITCHEN & SERVICE AREA
The MultiCaf community cafeteria offers a meal service including lunch and dinner, providing hot, nutritious and affordable meals (service open to all!).
Volunteers are at the heart of our mission.
By helping to prepare meals, you are directly contributing to:
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Providing individuals and families with hot, healthy and nutritious meals
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Creating a warm and welcoming space where everyone can eat with dignity
Your tasks may include:
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Peeling and cutting vegetables
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Assisting with meal preparation
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Serving meals in the cafeteria
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Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen clean
We will assign you a task based on your skills, interests and current needs, so that your contribution has a real and tangible impact.
Conditions:
Minimum age requirement: 16 years
Exception: 15 years and under with one accompanying adult
Minimum duration: 4 hours/day
SOLIDARITY GROCERY & STOCK MANAGEMENT
MultiCaf's MultiMarket allows members to choose their food according to their preferences in an environment that respects their dignity and independence.
Tasks may include:
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Placing products on shelves
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Restocking shelves
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Assisting with receiving goods
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Keeping the space clean and organised
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Guiding members with their purchases
We will assign you to a task based on your skills, interests and current needs, so that your contribution has a real and tangible impact.
Volunteers play an essential role in keeping this service running.
By getting involved, you will directly contribute to:
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Making products accessible to more than 16,000 members each year
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Maintaining a welcoming, well-organised and pleasant space
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Supporting individuals and families going through difficult times
Conditions:
Minimum age requirement: 16 years
Exception: 15 years and under with one accompanying adult
Minimum duration: 4 hours/day
BEYOND THE WALLS.
Would you like to help with our agricultural projects ?
Or volunteer as a group ?
Microfarm
Blue Bonnets
Garden with us at the site of the former Montreal racetrack!
Participate in field preparation, maintenance tasks, planting, weeding, and harvesting fruits and vegetables for MultiCaf.
We welcome regular volunteers on Wednesdays between May and October.
Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, your help is valuable!
Conditions
No minimum age required
Every Wednesday /
9:00 AM to noon
Minimum duration: 3 hours/day
Corporate and school groups
Strengthen team spirit and cohesion within your group through volunteer activities!
Volunteers are assigned to various sections of MultiCaf: the kitchen, service, receiving deliveries, our solidarity grocery store or the even the microfarm!
Corporate donations are greatly appreciated and directly support our social and community initiatives.
Conditions
Available schedule
Morning: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Limit of 15 volunteers per time slot.
It’s also possible to combine both slots for a full-day activity.
Schools groups : Ensure you have one accompanying adult forevery 5 students aged 15 and under.
Contact
A few hours of your time can give hundreds of people access to hot meals and fresh food.
Join us and make a real difference today.