Hot Meal Delivery – Walking Delivery Volunteer – Entraide Ahuntsic Nord (Montreal, Quebec)

Emerging Leaders Placement Project

Do you enjoy walking and helping seniors? Would you like to combine physical activity with meaningful community service?

Entraide Ahuntsic Nord is seeking active volunteers to deliver hot meals to seniors on foot in the Ahuntsic Nord community. As people age, it is quite common for them to lose the desire or ability to cook; however, proper nutrition remains essential. Our organization helps seniors continue to enjoy nutritious meals without having to cook or grocery shop themselves.

This is a unique volunteer opportunity to stay active, build community connections, and bring joy and essential nutrition to seniors experiencing social isolation—all while getting valuable exercise.

Commitment:

• Type: Ongoing volunteer opportunity

• Schedule: At least once per week

• Hours: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Days: Monday to Friday

• Format: In-person

• Location: Entraide Ahuntsic Nord – 10780 Laverdure Street, Suite 110, Montreal, Quebec H3L 2L9

• Activity: Walking delivery in the Ahuntsic Nord neighborhood

• Training: Provided by the organization

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Enjoy being active and walking

• Punctual, attentive, and empathetic

• Comfortable and confident interacting with seniors

• Reliable and committed to regular delivery schedule

• Able to carry hot meal containers while walking

• Must agree to a criminal background check conducted by Entraide Ahuntsic Nord

• Respectful and patient approach to working with seniors

Key Responsibilities:

• Walking Meal Delivery

  • Deliver hot meals to seniors' homes on foot in the neighborhood

  • Ensure meals arrive warm and in good condition

  • Follow the delivery route and schedule provided by the organization

  • Handle meals with care and respect during transport

• Senior Interaction

  • Greet seniors warmly and professionally

  • Provide brief, friendly conversations with seniors

  • Be attentive to seniors' wellbeing and comfort

  • Show empathy and respect for each senior

  • Listen if seniors wish to share

• Organization & Communication

  • Maintain regular communication with the organization

  • Report any concerns or changes needed

  • Keep accurate records of deliveries

  • Coordinate schedule changes or special requests

  • Follow all organization protocols and procedures

• Community Connection

  • Build meaningful connections with seniors and the community

  • Help create a positive experience for each senior

  • Be a friendly face and source of connection during delivery

  • Contribute to reducing social isolation through meal delivery

What You'll Gain:

• Combine something useful with something enjoyable: get exercise while bringing joy and hot meals to seniors

• Stay active while making a meaningful community impact

• Make a meaningful impact on senior nutrition and wellbeing

• Regular volunteer schedule with flexible commitment

• Training provided by the organization

• Experience making a real difference in combating isolation and improving quality of life

• Development of interpersonal and communication skills

• Physical activity and health benefits from regular walking

• Opportunity to learn about seniors' lives and experiences

• Connection with a supportive volunteer community

• The knowledge that you're providing essential nutrition and social connection

About Entraide Ahuntsic Nord:

Entraide Ahuntsic Nord is a community organization dedicated to supporting seniors in the Ahuntsic Nord area of Montreal. Through programs like meal delivery, friendly visits, phone calls, and other community initiatives, they work to reduce social isolation, improve nutrition and quality of life, and foster intergenerational connections.

The organization recognizes that many seniors face challenges maintaining proper nutrition and social connection, which can negatively impact their health and wellbeing. Volunteers like you are vital to their mission of ensuring every senior has access to nutritious meals and meaningful human connection.

Additional Information:

• Criminal background check will be conducted by Entraide Ahuntsic Nord

• No vehicle required

• No mileage costs

• Training provided before starting

• No prior meal delivery experience required

• Flexible commitment – volunteer at least once per week

• Delivery area within walking distance in Ahuntsic Nord neighborhood

• This opportunity is accessible and inclusive

• Morning delivery schedule from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Great opportunity to combine fitness with community service

  
  

Ready to Bring Joy and Nutrition to Your Community While Staying Active?

By volunteering as a Walking Delivery volunteer with Entraide Ahuntsic Nord, you'll help ensure seniors receive proper nutrition while providing essential social connection and community support. You'll stay active, build community relationships, and know that your deliveries are bringing not just hot meals but also warmth, care, and a friendly face to seniors who need it most. Together, we can help ensure that no senior in our community faces isolation or poor nutrition alone.

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