Personal Volunteering

I continue to volunteer at Le Chainon for a thousand reasons, but mainly for the people I meet there. To describe Le Chainon in three words, I would say: simplicity, sharing, exchange.
- Claude, aged 61, volunteer for 24 years

Many ways to make a difference

Le Chainon offers a multitude of opportunities for people looking to give back to their community by offering their time while making meaningful encounters.

Contact the person in charge of volunteering now at 514-845-0151 or email [email protected] and see how you can put your time and talent to the service of Le Chainon.

Volunteer Opportunities 

In the kitchen

We serve 60,000 meals annually! We are always looking for volunteers during the week and during the weekend for the following tasks:

  • Cafeteria service - Lunch and dinner
  • Dishwashing

In the Store

The Store is the main source of funding for Le Chainon. Volunteers are invited to perform different tasks:

  • Fitting Room Attendant
  • Customer Service Clerk
  • Sorting Center Attendant
  • Salesperson / salesman during the Saint-Laurent street sale

During special events

Our fundraising and awareness activities allow us to reach many people and businesses who care about Le Chainon's cause.

Volunteers can also organize fundraising activities for the benefit of Le Chainon and thus contribute financially to the achievement of its mission.

Via professional services

Various active and retired professionals from all walks of life put their talents and creativity at the service of Le Chainon and its residents, for example, lawyers, notaries, hairdressers, yoga teachers, beauticians, stylists, zootherapists, architects, accountants.