Volunteer work
FUN VOLUNTEERING!
At Robin Hood, we give back to the community, thanks to the invaluable commitment of our volunteers.
We offer a variety of activities to suit all talents and desires. Whether you’re a dishwasher, waiter, receptionist, handyman, cleaner, decorator or event organizer, there’s always a place for you with us.
Volunteering at Robin Hood is more than just helping out: it’s joining a community. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with our customers, our artists, our staff… and sometimes even our little park squirrels.
Ideally located in the heart of Parc Lafontaine, our facility invites you to fulfill your volunteer hours in a unique natural setting, within a historic 19th-century building. Our volunteers are as varied as our activities! Whether you’re volunteering for two hours, a day or forever, there’s no commitment.
Join us: Create an account, view available shifts, and register according to your preferences and availability.
And to write to us: benevolat@robindesbois.ca
GOOD TO KNOW:
- You’ll need to respect a dress code: closed shoes, clean clothes with no holes or tears, no wadded cotton, no “spaghetti” straps. And in the kitchen, long pants.
- You’ll need to be hygienically clean from head to toe, and have a neutral odor. If you have long hair, you’ll need to tie it back. And in the kitchen, you’ll need to remove any jewelry and not wear nail varnish.
- You’ll need to be punctual: if shifts are posted, it means we need help! If you’ve made a commitment, we’re counting on you for the duration!
- Are you under 16? Congratulations on your desire to volunteer! However, you must be accompanied by an adult. Please prove your independence by contacting us and/or booking your shift yourself.
EXAMPLES OF DINING ROOM MISSIONS:
- Welcoming customers with a smile
- Talking to citizens about our missions
- Prepare meeting rooms
- Clearing the tables
- Shine glasses and cutlery
- Write the menu, programming or special events on our slates
- Clean tables and chairs as needed
- Clean windows as needed
- Helping out with the housework
EXAMPLES OF DECORATION AND/OR DIY JOBS:
- Help display our promotional posters
- Help decorate the hall and Christmas tree
- Help with Autumn decorations
- Help decorate for spring
- Help decorate for summer
- Repainting tables
- Reattaching chair legs
- Changing lights
EXAMPLES OF KITCHEN ASSIGNMENTS:
- Setting up (cutting vegetables, preparing sauces, etc.)
- Follow recipes (measure, weigh, peel, cut ingredients, etc.)
- Portion and identify prepared dishes
- Cleaning work areas
- Working with the kitchen team
- Using a professional dishwasher
- Tidying up dishes and the dishwashing section
“The pleasure of giving! It’s that simple! You’re well looked after, well directed (and free at the same time). Very satisfying! Very easy to make a robin shift.
Everyone’s so pleasant, you come away feeling nourished and… laughing!”
Anne-Marie Daoust