To help every child develop fully

Regular activities

Be part of the team, working with professionals to discover and help develop children’s talents.

Types of activities

At each session, the contribution of volunteers is essential to the smooth running of programming designed by professionals:

• Welcoming children, helping with homework or music lessons, etc.
• Creative or sports activities
• Operational support: reception, administrative support, sorting donations, etc.

Objective

Support clinical teams in the preparation and smooth running of centre activities.

Prerequisites

• Be available, every week of the session (half-day or day), Monday to Friday
• Option to be involved for one session at a time
• Criminal background check

Qualities sought

• Enjoy spending time and playing with children
• Enjoy working on a team
• Enthusiasm and punctuality
• Adaptability, ability to listen and patience

One-off activities

Contribute on an occasional basis by supporting the centres during activities or outings during the year. 

Types of activities

These activities may include assisting with transportation or relocation, preparing snacks, chaperoning on cultural or sports outings, or helping to organize events.

Objective

Support the centre’s mission by meeting a variety of ad hoc needs, sometimes in contact with children.

Prerequisites

• Be available on an ad hoc basis: perfect for those who are unable to commit on a regular basis
• Criminal background check

Qualities sought

• Enjoy spending time with children
• Adaptability

Corporate activities

Carry out a variety of tasks, often manual, with your colleagues. Where team-building and volunteering meet. 

Description

The centres welcome corporate groups who wish to offer a day of volunteering to support the Foundation’s mission. There is no direct contact with children.

Work

• Support operations: preparing snacks, tidying up spaces, cleaning games and toys, doing repairs, painting, etc.
• Support the Guignolée: preparations, logistics, staffing collection points on the day, etc.

Prerequisites

• Group of 5-10 people
• Available for a weekday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Saturday for the Guignolée in non-Covid times)
• Comfortable with manual tasks

Qualities sought

• Sensitivity to the cause of children in need and the mission of community social pediatrics centres
• Desire to have a team-building experience

Grands Amis

This program pairs a volunteer with a child to foster a special bond of trust and mutual respect.

Description

Doing activities together allows the child to discover the world around them.

Commitment

The Grand Ami is committed to organizing activities and outings with the child and remaining in contact between these occasions.

Prerequisites

• Requires long-term commitment and involves a screening process including a selection interview
  • Minimum one year commitment
  • One activity every two weeks
• Aged 20 or older
• Criminal record check
• Participation in training

Qualities sought

• Love of children
• Availability, patience
• Ability to listen, open-mindedness
• Adaptability to change

Guignolée fundraiser

The Guignolée Dr Julien in mid-December is the most important fundraising event for the Foundation and its network.

Work

• As part of a team of five, staff a donation collection point on the day of the Guignolée
• Get involved in the activities at a centre on the day of the Guignolée
• Support operations before or on the day of the Guignolée

Prerequisites

• Be available for a half-day or full day
• Be sensitive to the Foundation’s mission and children in need
• Depending on the task, have good physical fitness
• Children (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult

Qualities sought

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Availability and commitment