Volunteer
Volunteers are such an essential part of M2S that we could not operate without them! Find out what's involved, and what to expect when you volunteer at M2S.
What's Involved?
The easiest way to summarize the role of a volunteer at M2S is that it's a ministry of presence. Read below for more details.
M2S flourishes when there are two volunteers on site each day. Volunteers typically commit to spending a week or more in Montreal. Usually, this is ideal for retired couples, although we have often welcomed singles and families.
M2S provides long-term volunteers with a fully-furnished apartment, as well as a complimentary OPUS card which gives them free access to Montreal's subway and bus system.
We also welcome short-term volunteers. These are usually local people who give of their time and energy in much smaller blocks, some as little as one day per month. No transportation or housing accommodations are provided for short-term volunteers.
We value volunteer ministry, and we view volunteers as integral ministry partners, not just ministry helpers. This role is so important that we follow an application process before accepting volunteers.
Go to the application form >
M2S flourishes when there are two volunteers on site each day. Volunteers typically commit to spending a week or more in Montreal. Usually, this is ideal for retired couples, although we have often welcomed singles and families.
M2S provides long-term volunteers with a fully-furnished apartment, as well as a complimentary OPUS card which gives them free access to Montreal's subway and bus system.
We also welcome short-term volunteers. These are usually local people who give of their time and energy in much smaller blocks, some as little as one day per month. No transportation or housing accommodations are provided for short-term volunteers.
We value volunteer ministry, and we view volunteers as integral ministry partners, not just ministry helpers. This role is so important that we follow an application process before accepting volunteers.
Go to the application form >
What Can I Expect?
Long-term volunteers work four days ON, one day OFF. Hours for all of our volunteers are approximately 5pm to 11pm. Newcomers, of course, are first fully trained by our staff; we never expect our volunteers to do anything our staff are uncomfortable doing.
Each evening, volunteers work as part of a multi-functional team at Mariners' House. A typical evening may involve driving our vans to transport seafarers to and from their ships, and manning the internet/phone center or the snack bar/souvenir counter. During the months of November and December, volunteers are especially needed to help receive, store, and distribute the thousands of gifts we receive during our annual Christmas Parcel drive.
Volunteers are encouraged to attend the evening prayer service with the seafarers (if possible), and spend time socializing with them, whether it's playing games, getting acquainted, helping them choose a gift, or exchanging faith and life stories with each other. Even a genuine smile helps to encourage someone and make them feel cared for.
If you would love to serve seafarers in the Port of Montreal, please contact us. We'd love to have you aboard!
Go to the application form >
Each evening, volunteers work as part of a multi-functional team at Mariners' House. A typical evening may involve driving our vans to transport seafarers to and from their ships, and manning the internet/phone center or the snack bar/souvenir counter. During the months of November and December, volunteers are especially needed to help receive, store, and distribute the thousands of gifts we receive during our annual Christmas Parcel drive.
Volunteers are encouraged to attend the evening prayer service with the seafarers (if possible), and spend time socializing with them, whether it's playing games, getting acquainted, helping them choose a gift, or exchanging faith and life stories with each other. Even a genuine smile helps to encourage someone and make them feel cared for.
If you would love to serve seafarers in the Port of Montreal, please contact us. We'd love to have you aboard!
Go to the application form >