RebutRécup Support – In-Person Volunteer Opportunity: Sollicité (Montréal, Quebec)

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Emerging Leaders Placement Project
Are you passionate about sustainability, environmental responsibility, and giving back to your community? Would you like to take part in a hands-on initiative that helps give furniture and household items a second life while supporting people in need?
Sollicité is looking for volunteers to support its upcoming RebutRécup in Ville-Marie collection and community redistribution initiative, taking place from September 30 to October 9, 2026.
Sollicité's RebutRécup program helps divert reusable furniture and household items from landfills and redistribute them to charitable organizations supporting people in need and newcomers, as well as to members of the community through community garage sales. In 2025 alone, RebutRécup helped save 18.5 tonnes of reusable items from landfills!
This is a great opportunity to take direct action for the environment, support your community, and learn more about reuse and sustainable practices. Best of all, no long-term commitment is required—you can select the dates, shifts, and tasks that work best for you.
Commitment:
Type: Short-term, in-person volunteer opportunity
Volunteer period: September 30 to October 9, 2026, Monday to Friday
Location: Walter-Stewart Park Chalet, Montreal
Volunteers needed: 8
Schedule: Flexible based on your availability
Morning shift: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon shift: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Full day: Participate in both shifts
Commitment: From half a day to up to 8 days
Format: Fully in-person
Requirements:
Minimum age of 16 years old
No previous volunteer experience required
No specific qualifications or certifications required
Comfortable participating in hands-on activities
Ability to collaborate with Sollicité team members and other volunteers
Interest in sustainability, reuse, environmental responsibility, or community involvement
Some volunteer tasks involve lifting and carrying furniture or household items
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for physical activities
Key Responsibilities:
Sorting & Organizing Donations
Sort furniture, household items, and other reusable goods collected through RebutRécup
Help organize collected items at the storage location
Assist the team in keeping donated items organized and ready for redistribution
Support the efficient management of reusable items throughout the collection period
Furniture & Household Item Collection
Join the RebutRécup team in collecting furniture and household items from the community
Travel in an electric van alongside a member of the Sollicité team
Help load, unload, and transport reusable items
Contribute directly to keeping usable furniture and household goods out of landfills
Community Outreach
Distribute flyers to promote the RebutRécup collection
Help raise awareness about the initiative within the community
Encourage participation in reuse and responsible consumption
Help spread RebutRécup's message of environmental responsibility and solidarity
Community Garage Sale Support
Help prepare and organize items for the community garage sale
Assist with the operation and animation of the garage sale
Help create a welcoming environment for community members
Support the redistribution of collected items within the community
What You'll Gain:
Hands-on experience participating in an environmental and community-based initiative
Opportunity to learn more about reuse, sustainability, and responsible consumption
Practical experience supporting the collection, sorting, and redistribution of reusable goods
Opportunity to contribute directly to reducing waste and diverting usable items from landfills
Experience collaborating with a nonprofit team and other community volunteers
Opportunity to support charitable organizations, people in need, newcomers, and the broader community
Flexible volunteering that allows you to choose your preferred dates, shifts, and tasks
Meaningful community involvement without the requirement of a long-term commitment
About Sollicité:
Sollicité is an organization dedicated to promoting reuse, sustainability, and community solidarity. Through initiatives like RebutRécup, Sollicité helps divert usable furniture and household items from landfills while supporting charitable organizations and strengthening community connections in Montreal.
Additional Information:
A short training session will be provided on-site before the start of the volunteer day
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing
Orange safety vests will be provided for volunteers participating in collection activities
Volunteers can choose between a morning shift, afternoon shift, or full day
Volunteers can indicate which RebutRécup events and tasks they are most interested in when registering
Volunteers can choose their availability and preferred tasks
No long-term commitment required
Ready to Give Items a Second Life While Supporting Your Community?
By volunteering with RebutRécup in Ville-Marie, you'll help keep reusable furniture and household items out of landfills while supporting their redistribution to charitable organizations, people in need, newcomers, and the broader community. Whether you volunteer for half a day or several days, your contribution will help advance a more sustainable and supportive Montreal community.
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Email: leaders.wil@gmail.com
Subject: RebutRécup Support – In-Person Volunteer Opportunity: Sollicité (Montréal)