General Membership:

• • Open to any resident of Quebec aged fifty-five (55) and over.
  • General Members have the right to speak, make motions, and vote at general meetings.

Lifetime Membership:

• • Bestowed upon members who reach eighty (80) years of age.
  • Lifetime Members are exempt from paying annual dues.

Honorary Membership:

• • Bestowed upon individuals who have rendered outstanding service to The Council or to Quebec’s Black and West Indian/Caribbean community.
  • Honorary Members do not pay annual dues and may speak at general meetings but do not have the right to vote or make motions.

Organization Membership:

• • Open to any group or organization that adheres to The Council’s policies and mission.
  • Organization Members pay annual dues and have the right to speak at general meetings.

Friendly Visits:

Volunteers make friendly visits to isolated members at home, in hospitals, and in nursing homes, providing much-needed companionship and support.

Accompaniment:

Volunteers accompany members to and from medical and other appointments, ensuring they have the support they need during these essential outings.

Daily Telephone Calls:

Volunteers make daily telephone calls to ensure the security of shut-ins, members with reduced mobility, and the ailing, offering reassurance and checking on their well-being.

Activity Reminders:

Volunteers also call members to remind them of upcoming activities, helping them stay connected and engaged with the community.