Centre d’action bénévole des Îles-de-la-Madeleine

To promote and develop voluntary action in the different sectors of human activity by encouraging a space for voluntary commitment in the territory.

Service offerings

Transportation and accompaniment

Complementary information: In a non-adapted vehicle and may be outside the region if necessary. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Location where the service is offered: The seven villages of the Magdalen Islands. Fees: 0.40 / kilometer ($0.20 paid by the beneficiaries and $0.20 by the association for the accompaniment).

Palliative care

Complementary information: End-of-life. Accompaniment services are provided by volunteers and are complementary to the family and caregivers. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Location where the service is offered: The seven villages of the Magdalen Islands Fees: $ 0.40 / kilometer $ .20 at the expense of the beneficiaries and $ 0.20 Association for accompaniment / transport

Meals delivery

Complementary information: 6$per meal (variable cost depending on the caterer). Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Location where the service is offered: The seven villages of the Magdalen Islands Fees: 0.40/km, ($0.20 paid by the beneficiaries and $0.20 by the association for accompaniments/transportation).

Telephone counseling

Complementary information: Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Location where the service is offered: The seven villages of the Magdalen Islands Fees: $0.40/km,($0.20 paid by the beneficiaries and $0.20 by the association for accompaniment/transportation).

Frienship visits

Complementary information: Friendship visits. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Location where the service is offered: The seven villages of the Magdalen Islands Fees: 0.40/km ($0.20 paid by the beneficiaries and $0.20 by the association for accompaniments/transportation).

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