What is civic pairing?
Civic pairing involves matching a volunteer with an individual marginalized by an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder. This partnership nurtures an equal and mutually rewarding friendship based on reciprocity.
Parrainage Civique Montréal enables individuals living with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder to :
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Thrive in a friendship with a volunteer
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Integrate into and participate in society
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Acquire and develop skills
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Advocate for their rights
Our mission
PCM's mission is to foster supportive friendships between people with varying abilities. These meaningful connections contribute to the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Civic pairing aspires to build a society where everyone has the opportunity to fully thrive.
Through its partnerships and activities, Parrainage Civique Montréal also advocates for the rights of individuals with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorders.
FRIENDSHIP · OPENNESS · GROWTH
Our programs
THE PAIRING
The friendship between a volunteer (buddy) and an individual with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder (best buddy) is called a pairing. By being supported by a buddy, the best buddy learns to find their place in the community, which helps them build self-confidence, trust in others, and greater autonomy.
WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES
Parrainage Civique Montréal offers a variety of workshops and activities to its members. Development and artistic workshops aim to promote the integration and social participation of individuals with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder.