What Bénévolat d'affaires does

Bénévolat d'affaires is the volunteer-matching program of the Centre d'action bénévole de Montréal (CABM), a non-profit founded in 1937 and among the oldest volunteer bureaus in Canada. The program matches individual and corporate volunteers with non-profit organizations across 11 Montreal boroughs, operating against a registered base of more than 20,000 volunteers and a network of over 120 member organizations affiliated through the Fédération des centres d'action bénévole du Québec (FCABQ), of which CABM is a founding member (1972).

The organization generates revenue through tiered annual membership fees (ranging from $60 for individuals to $1,200 for corporations), paid training sessions ($70–$100 per participant), and donations. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals, the FCABQ network, partnerships with Centraide du Grand Montréal and CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, periodic newsletters, social channels, and on-the-ground Cafés-rencontres sessions. The Bénévolat d'affaires program itself was originally co-founded in 2006 and transferred under CABM's governance in 2019.

Operational scope is modest (11–50 employees), with no proprietary technology platform — matching is conducted via standard website listings and human-led outreach. The organization has no disclosed AI capabilities and operates primarily as a service-oriented non-profit rather than a technology-enabled intermediary. Recent activity includes the Work at Heart corporate volunteering program and the April 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal awarded to the Executive Director.

Name

Bénévolat d'affaires

Legal name

Centre d'action bénévole de Montréal

Website

https://cabm.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bénévolat d'affaires is the corporate and individual volunteer-matching program of CABM, a Montreal non-profit founded in 1937. It connects 20,000+ volunteers with 120+ member organizations across 11 boroughs via training, referrals, and the FCABQ federation network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal, Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to organizations: $0 for volunteers, $60/year for non-profits and cooperatives, tiered pricing for CIUSSS institutions ($300-$1,200 based on number of establishments), $100 for public institutions.
2. Training Services: Training programs offered to members and non-members: $70 for members, $100 for non-members. Programs include Les Essentiels (4 sessions) and Les Extras (specialized training).
3. Donations: Individual donations accepted through online platform, with options for monthly recurring contributions or one-time gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bénévolat d'affaires (now branded Work at Heart / Cœur au travail) is a business and skills-based volunteering program that connects businesses and skilled professionals with nonprofit organizations for volunteer assignments, corporate team volunteering, and skills-based contributions. Operated within the Centre d'action bénévole de Montréal (CABM), it also encompasses volunteer matching, organizational support and coaching, the Les Essentiels and Les Extras training series, networking events, and access to a documentation center.

Product overview

The Centre d'action bénévole de Montréal (CABM) operates as a nonprofit volunteer bureau offering a unified service platform centered on volunteer matching, training, and organizational support. The core offering consists of volunteer placement and matching services, supported by a digital platform for posting opportunities. Training programs are delivered through two series: Les Essentiels (a four-module foundational series covering the volunteer management cycle) and Les Extras (specialized complementary workshops including business volunteering). The Work at Heart program specifically addresses business and skills-based volunteering. Additional services include expert coaching, networking events (cafés-rencontres), information sessions, conferences, and access to a documentation center. The organization does not operate as a software platform but provides human-centered volunteer coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Work at Heart (Cœur au travail) — Business Volunteering Program A business and skills-based volunteering program that connects businesses and organizations with skilled professionals who contribute their expertise on a volunteer basis, including corporate team volunteering activities and skills-based volunteer assignments. Co-founded in 2006 and transferred to CABM in 2019.
• Les Essentiels Training Series A four-part public training series covering the complete volunteer management cycle: recruiting, selecting, managing, and recognizing volunteers. Offered at $70 per person for members and $100 per person for non-members; available as private on-site sessions for organizations.
• Les Extras Training Series Complementary specialized training workshops on volunteer management topics, including business and skills-based volunteering. Offered at $70 per person for members and $100 per person for non-members; available as private on-site sessions for organizations.
• Private / Customized Training Sessions Customized training programs (using Les Essentiels and Les Extras content) delivered at the client's location or at CABM offices in Montreal. Format, duration, and content are adapted to the organization's specific needs and participant knowledge levels.
• Volunteer Matching Services (Jumelage) Matching service connecting individual volunteers with member organizations based on skills, interests, and availability to facilitate meaningful placements. Includes personalized support and placement advising.
• Volunteer Opportunity Posting Platform Online platform that allows member organizations to post volunteer opportunities and reach CABM's database of 20,000+ registered volunteers, with 10,000+ monthly website visits.
• Support and Coaching Services for Organizations Expert guidance for organizations facing volunteer management challenges, including recruitment strategy development, internal volunteer policy creation, and redesign of volunteer services (e.g., as delivered to Jeux de la Francophonie and unnamed member organizations).
• Organizational Memberships (NPOs, Cooperatives, Public/Parapublic Institutions, CIUSSS) Annual membership tiers for organizations: $60/year for NPOs and cooperatives, $100/year for public or parapublic institutions, $300-$1,200/year for CIUSSS institutions based on number of establishments. Includes posting volunteer opportunities, training at preferential rates, networking events, support/coaching, and documentation tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ people benefit from CABM services annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and minor.

• Fédération des centres d'action bénévole du Québec (FCABQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972Founding member of FCABQ which groups 121 volunteer action centers across Quebec. This network ensures better accessibility to volunteer services and effective representation of volunteer action in different communities.
• Centraide du Grand MontréalcoreOthersMajor funding and support partner. The organization is supported by Centraide and holds the Agnes C. Higgins award from Centraide (2007).
• CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-MontréalcoreOthersHealthcare network partner, supported by CIUSSS. The CABM holds operating permits for popote roulante programs on behalf of member organizations.
• Volunteer CanadaimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational volunteer organization that awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to CABM's Executive Director.
• Réseau de l'action bénévole du Québec (RABQ)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec network for volunteer action, cited as source for volunteer statistics and research.
• Jeux de la FrancophonieImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCABM provided Les Essentiels training and custom training for volunteer coordinators at the Jeux de la Francophonie.
• Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain (CCMM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMetropolitan Chamber of Commerce partnership for business volunteering initiatives.
• Réseau de popotes roulantes du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCABM supports a network of Meals on Wheels programs, holding operating permits on their behalf. Nearly 13,000 meals delivered through this network in 2025-2026.
• AAI Cocq - Assembly of First NationsminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• ComacominorOthersCommunity partner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• CCVM MontrealminorOthersCommunity partner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• CSMO ESACminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• Intergénérations QuébecminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page for intergenerational initiatives.
• RIOCMminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• TCAIMminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• TCRIminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page.
• VMPCminorOthersPartner organization listed on CABM's partner page.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteering platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for pro bono engagements. Closely comparable to CABM's skills-based and business volunteering programs (Les Extras, Cœur au travail).
• Idealist (Idealist.org): Global nonprofit platform for volunteer opportunities and jobs in the social sector. Comparable to CABM's online matching portal and serves similar volunteer and nonprofit audiences, but at much larger scale and as a digital-first service.
• Fédération des centres d'action bénévole du Québec (FCABQ): Quebec federation of 121 volunteer action centers of which CABM is a founding member. Most directly comparable as a peer network of regional volunteer bureaus offering matching, training, and organizational support across Quebec.
• Benevity: Corporate volunteering and CSR platform powering skills-based and employee volunteering programs. Highly comparable to CABM's Work at Heart / Bénévolat d'affaires offering, with overlapping corporate customers and skills-based volunteer matching functionality.
• Réseau de l'action bénévole du Québec (RABQ): Quebec-wide volunteer action network and CABM partner organization. Operates adjacent volunteer engagement and research functions across Quebec, comparable in mission and provincial scope to CABM.
• VolunteerMatch: Online volunteer matching platform connecting individuals with nonprofit opportunities. Comparable to CABM's online volunteer opportunity posting and matching service, though operating as a technology platform rather than a community-based nonprofit.

Others

• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Major United Way-style funder and partner of CABM in Montreal. Not a direct competitor but a key funding/ecosystem counterpart whose allocations directly affect CABM's operating capacity.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteer Canada: National volunteer umbrella organization that awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to CABM's Executive Director. Operates at a broader national scale and serves as the sector-wide convener that CABM interacts with as a Quebec delivery partner.
• Points of Light: Large U.S.-based volunteer service organization operating a global network and corporate volunteering programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the volunteer engagement sector with similar service categories (matching, training, recognition).

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: Canadian nonprofit that recruits and trains volunteers for youth mentoring placements. Comparable to CABM in the volunteer recruitment, screening, training, and ongoing support model, though specialized in mentoring rather than general volunteer matching.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/benevolesdecompetences

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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