Montreal Job Postings

Philosophy:

The volunteer will live simply in a shared household with other volunteers where caring relationships can be affirmed and nurtured. It is expected that the volunteer will develop relationships with the other volunteers, be open to giving and receiving counsel, and enthusiastically participate in issues (which include faith, lifestyle, and values) and activities of the local MVS unit and community. While there are differing expectations regarding how one is involved in the local faith community, the volunteer is willing to use his or her gifts and develop a relationship within the expectations of the local faith community.

Essentials:

Develop a relationship with the other volunteers and develop the expected relationship with the local faith community.

Job 1

Organization : Mile End Mission
Title: Community Development Worker
Unit Name : MVS Montreal
Current status: Vacant
Date available: September 2007
Full time position

Term Length: 2 years

Organization Description:

Position Description:
Coordinate and supervise volunteers, work with children/teens, and assist with the food bank and the drop-in centre. Bilingual skill in French/English is required.

Job 2

Organization : House of Friendship
Title: Assistant to the Director
Unit Name : MVS Montreal
Current status: Vacant
Date available: September 2007
Full time position

Term Length: 2 years

Organization Description:

Position Description:
Strive to make the Church a living presence in this ethnically, culturally and socially diverse area at the heart of the city, by assisting in the mission's outreach programs.

Essentials:
To have a "watchful waiting" presence at the Mission
To train, support, schedule, co-ordinate and recruit volunteers
Develop more liaisons in the community
Help out where help is needed
Develop a relationship with the other volunteers and develop the expected relationship with the local faith community.