Reception Volunteer Opportunity: Women's Solidarity and Action Centre (Montreal, Quebec)

Emerging Leaders Placement Project

Are you comfortable working in a welcoming, community-focused environment? Do you have strong communication skills and a genuine desire to support women in your community? Women's Solidarity and Action Centre is looking for Reception Volunteers to support their day-to-day operations and help create an inclusive, accessible space for all participants.

Commitment:

• Type: Ongoing opportunity

• Schedule: 3 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday

• Available shifts: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (flexible based on availability)

• Monthly commitment: Approximately 12 hours per month

• Rotation model: Multiple volunteers preferred for coverage

  
  

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Requirements:

• 18 years or older

• Comfortable interacting with the public

• Basic computer skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Fluent in French with basic English proficiency preferred

• Previous reception or administrative experience is not required but an asset

  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Reception & Client Interaction

  • Welcome participants and visitors warmly and professionally

  • Answer and direct phone calls appropriately

  • Take messages and provide accurate information about programs and services

• Administrative Support

  • Assist with participant registration and attendance tracking

  • Process membership registrations and payments

  • Support light administrative tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly

• Community Engagement

  • Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment for women

  • Work closely with Centre staff to support their mission

    
    

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in reception and administration within a community organization

• Opportunities to develop communication, customer service, and office administration skills

• Insight into the nonprofit sector and community engagement work

• Direct experience supporting women accessing essential services and programs

• Professional development in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

  
  

About Women's Solidarity and Action Centre:

Since 1978, the Centre has been a space for women to connect, learn, and take collective action to break social isolation. Through an intersectional feminist and popular education approach, the organization works to improve the social, economic, and political conditions of women while promoting inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement.

Additional Information:

• This is an accessible opportunity

• The Centre values bilingual volunteers but welcomes all interested applicants

• Multiple volunteers are needed to maintain coverage across available shifts

• This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in community services, nonprofit organizations, or client-facing roles

  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

By volunteering with Women's Solidarity and Action Centre, you'll support a vital community organization dedicated to women's empowerment, inclusion, and collective action.

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Email: leaders.wil@gmail.com

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