Join Our Team
Are you interested in making an impact on the Montréal community outside of the McGill bubble? If so, sign up to become a MTSODM volunteer today! Not only would you help provide the services essential to keep The Open Door shelter running, but immerse yourself in a welcoming community of like-minded students.
Volunteer Roles
Front Desk: Volunteers at the reception desk greet visitors with a warm welcome. This position includes explaining the shelter’s services, distributing to-go containers of food, taking laundry room orders, distributing clothing, and managing schedules.
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Kitchen: Guided by The Open Door’s kitchen staff, volunteers in the kitchen help to prepare and serve meals, and afterwards wash dishes and clean surfaces.
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Laundry Room: Volunteers in the laundry room are responsible for washing, drying, folding, filing and sorting clothing, as well as preparing client orders at the reception desk.
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For more information about volunteer roles, please visit The Open Door’s Volunteer Guide!
How To Volunteer
***WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING NEW VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WINTER 2024 SEMESTER!
- Submit Application: Submit THIS google form with your basic information as well as a few short answer questions regarding your interest in becoming part of the MSTODM community.
- Training: You will attend a virtual training session to fully prepare you for what volunteering at The Open Door through MSTODM will look like.
- Documentation: Be sure to review the documents located on the Volunteer Resources page, especially the MSTODM Constitution. After reading and signing the Volunteer Contract, send a copy to VP Scheduling (scheduling.mstodm@gmail.com).
- Volunteer: After receiving your contract, VP Scheduling will contact asking you to fill out the Availability Form so you can get on the schedule and start volunteering!
Questions? Contact internal.mstodm@gmail.com for any inquiries about the volunteer recruitment process.