平特五不中 retirees play an important role in volunteering activities. See below for a variety of ways to get involved.
Academic opportunities:
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Academics Without Borders Canada (formerly called Academics for Higher Education and Development) is a bilingual non-governmental organization based in Montreal with volunteers working around the world.聽 The purpose of AWBC to help build capacity in tertiary education in the developing world, thereby improving and extending higher education for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. It takes applications from potential volunteeers. AWBC specifically seeks the services of retired academics. For further information, visit the , call 514-842-3034, or e-mail steven_davis [at] carleton.ca (Steven Davis).
Canadian Executive Services Overseas (CESO) is a not-for-profit organization that helps make economic development and sustainability a reality through the collaborative effort of volunteers, supporters and clients. Over 2,800 distinguished Volunteer Advisers (VAs) on the CESO roster share their professional experience by serving as mentors, advisers and trainers to clients and partners at home and abroad. CESO specifically seeks the services of retired academics. Visit the for more information.
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Other Opportunities:
 Tel-Aide, a listening centre for people in difficulty, is looking for volunteers for its program. It is the first listening centre in Qu茅bec and has received over 2 million calls since l971. Members are invited to put their names forward by using the or by telephone at 514-935-1105.  Volunteer Bureau of Montr茅al recruits volunteers for more than 700 charitable and non-profit organizations active in many fields鈥搃ncluding health and social services, community development, sports and recreation, education, the environment, arts and culture and others. Visit the for more information. |
