Companionship-transport for medical appointments or errands
From the member’s home, the volunteer drives the member to their appointment. Depending on their needs, it may not be necessary for the volunteer to enter the building. This service provides security for seniors as well as the opportunity to socialize and choose their own items when shopping. It usually lasts between 3 and 4 hours.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Volunteers would also need to update their insurance policy and inform their provider about their new activities, unless they plan on driving our vehicle.
Companionship for medical appointments or errands
This service can be for medical appointments as well as small errands such as groceries, going to the bank or to tax professional offices. Unlike the companionship-transport service, there is no need to drive. This can be done by walking, using public transport or taxi.
Group shopping
The objective of this service is to provide an opportunity to meet and converse with other participants while running errands such as groceries or shopping for other necessary items during an allocated period of time (bank, electronics store, eyewear, etc.). Transportation to and from the shopping center and grocery store is handled by Services Bénévoles aux Aînés.
Festive events
Throughout the year, SBA organizes festive gatherings to socialize and get out of the house: Christmas dinner, sugar shack, end of summer happy hour.
Fun outings
A volunteer is paired with a member for regular outings of various kinds: walks, help with simple errands, or simply sharing a cup coffee in good company.
Support for food baskets deliveries
SBA works in partnership with Maison d’Entraide St-Paul et Émard in order to increase the distribution of food aid baskets to local seniors.
What's this?
A caring community made up of citizens and partners from the neighborhood dedicated to seniors.
By who?
A service provided by the Ville-Émard/St-Paul Volunteer Services for Seniors, in collaboration with the Ville-Émard/Côte St-Paul comité Aîné and sponsored by Centre d'Écoute Montérégie.
How are volunteers making a difference?
In their surroundings or during their daiy commute, RADAR Citizens (volunteers) are on the lookout for seniors who may need a helping hand. To ensure the highest number of seniors in Ville-Émard/Côte St-Paul are listened to, directed to the appropriate local resources encouraged to participate socially in the well-being of their community. Through various personalized actions, they form a valuable social safety net.
The main referencing themes
Food aid • Companionship/transport for medical appointments and errands • Delivery • Help line • Home maintenance • Assistance to caregivers • Home respite • End-of-life care • Psychosocial support • Legal aid • Housing law • Hobbies and exercise • Volunteer activities/social participation
The ins and outs of the referencing system
OVERVIEW OF THE RADAR PROGRAM
P’tit déj-aîné
Brought about by the need of our members to create a space for friendly, relaxed meetings with safe transportation, the p’tit déj-aîné is a monthly morning gathering supervised by volunteer drivers and citizen organizers where you can enjoy an excellent meal in good company.
Urban Writers
Made by and for seniors: creating, writing and sending personalized birthday cards with love on a monthly basis to all of our members literally delivers joy into homes…
Holiday Elves
Gifts, personalized thoughts and holiday cards carefully prepared by motivated RADAR Citizens, mailed to your home or handed in person during a festive gathering.
Festive events
Following our inspiration of the moment, volunteers are getting involved to create diverse and dynamic events for the community, remotely and in person!
Seasonal safety net calls
Thanks to the involvement of several citizens, these calls aim to listen, revalidate our support and identify people who may need a helping hand in order to refer to appropriate resources.
OUR FINANCING
We are extremely proud to be supported by the Fondation Grace Dart / Grace Dart Foundation
Encouraged by their confidence in our community project, RADAR St-Paul/Émard will soon celebrate its 5th anniversary! From all the people we support A THOUSAND TIMES THANK YOU!
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