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Ongoing Campaign

Let’s reduce loneliness among older adults

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A way to get involved that reflects who you are

General volunteering

Depending on your interests and availability, many types of involvement are possible:

Companionship

  • Matching and friendly visits
  • Hospital visits
  • End-of-life companionship
  • Friendly phone calls

Activities, birthdays and special events

  • Driver/companion during activities
  • Adapted transportation accompaniment
  • Support for activities and events
  • Delivery of gifts and treats

Team support (administrative, logistical, etc.)

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Volunteering in Little Brothers Boutiques

Do you have a few hours per week or per month to offer? Join a dynamic and welcoming team!

Depending on your interests, several roles are possible:

  • Donation sorting
  • Cash register
  • Customer service
  • Photo and video content creation
  • Merchandising donated items
  • Other

By volunteering in our boutiques, you give donated items a second life while supporting a mission that is socially and environmentally responsible.

You also actively contribute to reducing social isolation among older adults.

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Corporate volunteering

Would you like to mobilize your team around a meaningful cause while strengthening team cohesion and supporting a mission that reflects your values?

Organize a rewarding activity for you and your employees with one of our local teams. Your involvement will have a direct impact on isolated older adults in your community.

We are currently developing different corporate volunteering opportunities to allow companies to get involved with our organization.

In the meantime, we would be happy to connect with you.

Contact a team near you

Would you like to learn more about volunteering opportunities near you?

Find a regional team

Becoming a volunteer, step by step

To ensure the well-being of the older adults we support and guide you toward a role that matches your interests, becoming a volunteer involves a few simple steps. Don’t worry: we support you along the way, from the first form to the meaningful encounters that will change lives… including your own.

I express my interest

I complete a short online form to let us know that I would like to become a volunteer.

I complete my profile

I share my interests and expectations so the volunteer experience reflects who I am.

I get informed

I participate in an information session hosted by the team to better understand the mission, the commitment involved, and the different types of companionship.

I complete the required steps

I complete the necessary background checks and agree to the organization’s code of ethics and policies.

I am welcomed

I become an active volunteer and meet my coordinator during a personalized welcome meeting.

I get involved

I receive guidance and take part in my first activities: the beginning of a meaningful human adventure.

Your commitment, an invaluable gift

Thanks to you, isolated older adults rediscover the warmth of a caring presence.

Whether through a conversation, an activity, a visit, helping during an event, or providing administrative support, every gesture counts.

Offer a little of your time and make all the difference. By building connections and contributing in your own way, you change a life… and your own.

And because they are the ones who speak about it best, discover the stories of volunteers and Great Friends.

At Little Brothers, just like at home

“Here, I feel like part of the gang. People are so welcoming and kind.”

— Mr. Bales, Great Friend at Little Brothers

Discover his story

Giving your time, lighting up a life

“My Great Friends wait for my call. Sometimes they worry about being forgotten. I always reassure them: I’m here, and I will stay here.”

— Marie-Josée, volunteer at Little Brothers

Discover his story

At Little Brothers, just like at home

“Mrs. Marchand teaches me so much about life and about my own aging. And she brings me so much love and happiness.”

— Sylvie, volunteer at Little Brothers

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3 reasons to get involved

An immediate impact

From the very first meeting, your presence brightens the day of an older adult and helps break their isolation.

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Volunteering your way

Whether you want to give your time occasionally or regularly, there is a place for you. Whatever your age, experience, or skills.

See our volunteer profiles

A meaningful human experience

Join a warm community, build unique relationships, and enjoy a welcoming environment where coffee, support, and kindness are always part of the experience.

Learn more about volunteering

“Mrs. Marchand is a truly caring person — attentive, present, and funny. She appreciates us, we appreciate her, and that creates something magical. She has become a friend and a member of the family.”

— Sylvie, volunteer

What if the next meeting was yours?

Every story begins with a first step.

By joining Little Brothers, you do more than give your time: you create connections that warm hearts, transform lives, and leave a lasting impact.

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