Montreal Service Opportunities

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.

Service Opportunity 1

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

Term Length: 2 years preferred

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 an asset.

Service Opportunity 2

Organization : House of Friendship
Title: Language course coordinator
Unit Name : MVS Montreal
Current status: Occupied

Date available: September 2009
Full time position

Term Length: 1 year

Organization Description:   Maison de l'Amitié/House of Friendship is a community center offering services to new immigrants and refugees. It houses a center offering counseling to victims of violence; Greening Duluth, an organization devoted to "greening" the neighbourhood; offers language classes and other services. It is also the home of the local Mennonite church, Mennonite Fellowship of Montreal.

Position Description:
Coordinate language classes, English and French. Find volunteers to teach the classes. Organize outings and activities. Work in collaboration with the Maison de l'Amitié / House of Friendship director and other staff.

Essentials:
Able to work with others and provide leadership to the volunteers. French skills an asset.
Develop a relationship with the other volunteers and develop the expected relationship with the local faith community.