We need seniors: join the CarFit team!
You want to do something practical for your peers, you enjoy the outdoors, you are available a few times a year and want to select when you want to volunteer? This might be for you.
CarFit is an educational program that provides a quick, yet comprehensive review of how well you and your vehicle work together. The programme also provides information and materials on community-specific resources that could enhance your driving safety and increase mobility.
We will train you at no cost.
Contact us at afo@coaottawa.ca
Nous avons besoin d’aînés: joignez-vous à l’équipe Auto-Ajuste!
Vous voulez faire quelque chose de pratique pour vos pairs, vous aimez l’extérieur, vous êtes disponible quelques fois par année et vous désirez choisir quand être bénévole? Ceci peut être pour vous.
AutoAjuste est un programme éducatif qui permet de faire une vérification rapide et complète pour déterminer si votre véhicule est adapté à vos besoins. Le programme offre également de l’information et des documents sur des ressources communautaires susceptibles d’améliorer votre sécurité au volant et votre mobilité.
La formation est gratuite
Contactez-nous à afo@coaottawa.ca
Location: 1247 Kilborn
Deadline: Mar 15, 2019
Objective:
• To help in creating accessibility to our services by offering free childcare for service users when required
Responsibilities:
• Engage children and facilitate safe and age appropriate recreational activities, games and group activities
• Help with serving food to children
• Encourage cooperation and sharing among children
• Help keep children’s’ space tidy and clean
• Flexibility to pick up other tasks as they come up
• Childcare volunteers are not responsible for feeding, toileting, or disciplining children. We ask that you connect with parents for support around these issues.
Required Qualities and Skills:
• Comfort and ability to work with children ages 5 to 15
• Ability to form relationships with and engage children in play or other activities
• Friendly personality
• French language skills an asset
Other Requirements:
• Police/Vulnerable sector record check (we can provide a form and reference to wave the fees if you don’t already have one)
Time Commitment and Place:
• Every Monday from 5-7:30 you will help support our African, Caribbean and Black Health Zone attendees in their childcare needs.
• 4 hour weekend shifts (2-6pm, third Saturday of each month),
• Living Room (Drop-in Centre at 19 Main St) and 221 Nelson (Sandy HIll Community Health Centre) or various locations for outings
Training and Orientation:
• HIV 101
Evaluation and Follow-up:
• On-going discussions and support as required
Location: 19 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1A9 (on Saturdays)
221 Nelson Street (on Mondays)
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
A Day Away:
Harmer House's Adult Day Program provides clients with Alzheimer's disease and/or other impairments with a day of stimulating activities.
Required are volunteers that are compassionate, honest and provide true leadership through companionship, encouragement and guidance to assigned client(s) throughout the activities of the day, and assist with program operations.
If you have patience and dependability; a sense of humour, respect and passion for making a difference please apply!
Availablity:
Program Hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Available daily shifts:
9am to 1pm
or
12pm to 2:30pm
or
9am to 2:30pm
Experience working with seniors or assisting with cognitive impairments is an asset.
Education in a related field is also an asset.
Location: 100 Forestview Crescent, Nepean
Deadline: Feb 1, 2019
The Visiting Volunteer provides companionship to Ancoura's residents in their townhomes. The volunteer will help to reduce the loneliness and isolation of the residents. The duties of the position include visiting the townhome where the residents reside, engaging in friendly conversation, daily tasks and leisure activities such as sharing a meal, watching a hockey game together or going on outings in the community. The visiting volunteer attends monthly volunteer meetings with the other volunteers and with the Ancoura Coordinator to share information about the residents' progress and to plan activities.
Location: Our office is at 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 4A1 and six of our townhomes are in the west end of Ottawa and one is in the east.
Deadline: Mar 29, 2019
Do you have some spare time and enjoy crafts, art work, baking/cooking or drama? Do you like to exercise or enjoy yoga? Do you like challenging your creative side? Well if you do, we have several programs looking for individuals to run small groups for individuals with developmental disabilities once a week.
Location: Various locations throughout Ottawa
Deadline: Apr 17, 2019
What is Leisure Buddies? Leisure Buddies is about creating friendships between people who may not otherwise have had the chance to meet. Contact between individuals in the community and persons with developmental disabilities seldom occurs spontaneously. The Leisure Buddy program facilitates friendships by pairing individuals in one-to-one relationships. A Leisure Buddy friendship helps to break down barriers to inclusion and provides opportunities for shared experience, laughter and support. What is an intellectual disability? A developmental disability, also referred to as an intellectual disability, is a term used to describe any condition that includes a lifelong impairment to a person's ability to learn or to adapt to their environment. People with a developmental disability do not necessarily have a recognizable condition. Some examples of diagnosed conditions are autism, Down Syndrome and Williams Syndrome. The degree of disability varies greatly from person to person. Developmental disabilities may or may not be accompanied by physical disabilities. Most individuals live in a group home or on their own with support and may have limited contact with the larger community. The Leisure Buddy program provides a safe and caring way for our individuals to become more independent, and to enjoy the benefits of a special friendship which extends beyond their family members and paid care providers. What type of commitment do I need to make to be a Leisure Buddy Companion? The most important part of the Leisure Buddy program is friendship. Buddies make contact with each other once a week by telephone. It is expected that one-to-one outings will happen twice per month.
Location: This varies depending on who your are matched with.
Deadline: Apr 17, 2019
Experienced swimmers are needed to assist individuals with an intellectual disability attend a weekly swim group. The women's group is on Wednesday mornings and the men's group is on Friday morning . Time of group is 9:30 -11:30 a.m. The swim participants would meet you at the Jack Purcell pool.
Location: 320 Jack Purcell Lane - Centretown-Jack Purcell Pool
Deadline: Apr 17, 2019
Le Centre de services à la famille cherche des bénévoles qui aimeraient accompagner un enfant en lecture dans le programme Grands-parents à l'écoute (adultes de tout âge). Lors d'une rencontre hebdomadaire d'une heure, vous aiderez un enfant entre 7 et 12 ans à améliorer ses compétences en lecture ainsi qu'à augmenter sa confiance. Le programme est offert le jour jusqu'à la mi-mai dans sept écoles de la région. Joignez-vous à nous, un enfant vous attend. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec René au 613-565-5166.
Location: 235, av. McArthur, Ottawa K1L 1B1
Deadline: Mar 29, 2019
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Ottawa Valley is looking for an outreach coordinator to set up information events to let the public know who we are, what we are doing and to promote our major campaigns such as our Make it a real park campaign.
Your role would be to research and book events such as sporting events, festivals, community events and kiosks in malls, stores or markets and to manage the outreach volunteer team.
The outreach volunteers attend events or canvas at events across the Ottawa Valley area. . We will provide you with information about our organization, our campaigns, give you tools to draw people in like our games or crafts for kids. Generally speaking this position does not involve fundraising, although we try to encourage visitors to our information booths to consider supporting the organization by becoming a member.
Our Make it a real park campaign is to achieve legislated protection for Gatineau Park equivalent to a national park, with boundaries protected by law. Gatineau Park's 361 square kilometers are home to 118 rare or endangered species and 50 lakes. Connections of natural areas are essential to the movement of species, and therefore the health of the park. Roads and development threaten this connectivity in the absence of legislative protection.
Most of Gatineau Park belongs to the federal government and the National Capital Commission (NCC) manages the land, but it does not have the permanent legal protection provide to "real" national parks. Without legal protection portions of the park will continue to be subject to use for new roads, housing development and shopping centers.
A knowledge of local environmental issues and the ability to communicate orally in French and English would be considered assets for this position, but not absolute requirements.
Location: 15 Taschereau Suite 240
Deadline: Feb 28, 2019
CPAWS Ottawa Valley is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019 as one of the region's leading wilderness conservation organizations. Over the years, we have contributed to many significant conservation gains and have the privilege to work with a number of passionate people. We are seeking a volunteer to work with a videographer to help us develop a short film to document and honour our accomplishments. We would like to interview some staff and volunteers as well as past supporters. Your role as production coordinator would be to research and find contact information for some of the original members, arrange interviews and coordinate with the film maker, the interviewer, the interviewees etc. Basically, you would be the key person who brings the whole thing together and makes it happen
Location: 15 Taschereau Suite 240
Deadline: Feb 16, 2019
AIDS Committee of Ottawa
COOKING VOLUNTEER
Contact: Peter Szanto, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
Phone Number: 613-238-5014 ext 228
Objective:
• To prepare evening meals for social and support groups
Responsibilities:
• Prepare meals for groups between 10 to 35 people on site in the Living Room Kitchen
• Communicate with Coordinator of Volunteer Resources in advance to finalize last minute details
Required Qualities and Skills:
• Comfortable working in a drop-in setting
• Familiar with cooking and kitchen equipment
• Ability to plan and work within a strict budget
• Open to learning about HIV/AIDS, sexuality, addictions and mental health, homelessness and poverty
Time Commitment and Place:
• Approximately 3 hours for each meal preparation
• Typically shifts will be in the afternoon (1-4/ 2-5)
• Shifts are assigned according to availability of volunteer each month
• On location in the Living Room
Training and Orientation:
• HIV 101 (mandatory)
• Orientation to the Living Room and kitchen area
Evaluation and Follow-up:
• On-going discussions and support as required
Please send a resume to peter@aco-cso.ca with the subject heading: (Volunteer Ottawa Cooking Volunteer)
Location: 19 Main Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 1A9
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Provide psycho-social support to Client including; socializing ( going to the movies, museums, coffee).For more information about Bruce House please visit:www.brucehouse.org Working for a community-based organization providing housing, compassionate care and support in Ottawa for people living with HIV and AIDS. Training opportunities, conferences, and skills building.
Location: 251 Bank Street, Suite 402
or Various
Deadline: Mar 29, 2019
The OTL is always looking for talented and expressive individuals to join our social media team. Our social media team is responsible for content creation, managing engagements and promoting the OTL and our activities. If you want to excite and engage our audience (members, supporters and others) and have experience with Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter, we'd love to have you join our team!
Location: 250 City Centre, Bay #216, Ottawa, ON K1R 1C7
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
We are looking for volunteers to assist on a weekly basis with this popular game. Bocci is played every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3 pm.
Volunteers would assist with portering patients to and from the activity, assisting with the implementation of the game, setting-up the equipment and writing the points on the board.
This would be a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and energetic as you would be encouraging patient s' participation in a social setting.
Location: Saint-Vincent Hospital
60, Cambridge street north
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Bruyere Continuing Care is looking for volunteers with big hearts for the following: 1-Catholic Mass Service - facilitate patient access to mass by helping them to and from their rooms. Needs are many:
Location: 879 chemin Hiawatha Park
Orleans, ONT, K1C 2Z6
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
The Saint-Louis Residence Volunteer Resources team is recognized for excellence in providing people with an enriching volunteer experience by giving them the opportunity to use their skills and develop relationships while engaging in meaningful activities for our residents. Positions to be filled: In order to meet your needs and those of our residents, several positions are available: Facilitating group activities Welcoming visitors at the information desk Escorting residents (beauty salon, stroll, etc.) Escorting residents to religious services (mass, sacrement of reconciliation, sacrement of the sick, etc.) Helping residents during activities (social, recreational, artistic, etc.) Assisting residents with meals Volunteer within the interprofessional team Helping with organizing activities and events (concerts, BBQs, birthdays, bingos, etc.) Supporting Day program participants Cognitive stimulation of residents (memory games, board and table games, etc.) Administrative tasks Pastoral visits to residents Friendly visits to lonely residents (reading, music, etc.) Other interesting positions: animal therapy, snoezelen (multisensory stimulation), music therapy, etc. If you have skills or interests other than those previously mentioned and ideas for the creation of new volunteer positions, please let us know.
Location: 879 Chemin Hiawatha Park
Orléans, ON, K1C 2Z6
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Mealtime Assistant on the unit: - Porter residents who are in wheelchairs to dining room, - Serve food to residents along with other related tasks, - Assist and encourage residents who need help during mealtime, - Porter residents back to their rooms. Therapeutic Recreation activities helper: Arts and crafts, musical activity, if you play an instrument, concerts, movie, knitting club, men's club, playing cards, reading, horticulture, walking/outdoors club, concerts, and many more! - Porter residents in wheelchairs to the activity and back, - Assist residents who need help and actively engage with them, - Assist the recreation staff with other related tasks. Wednesday evening bingo activity (bilingual) - Porter residents who are in wheelchairs from their room to the auditorium, - Assist residents who need help when playing bingo, - Actively engage with residents during the activity, - Distribute cards, collect money and distribute prize money to winners.
Location: 879 chemin Hiawatha Park Rd.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Volunteers are needed to assist with bingo on a regular basis, each monday from 1-3 pm. This entails portering patients to and from the activity and assisting some patients play the game.
This is a fun and social event as you are part of a group setting with patients and other volunteers.
Location: 60, Cambridge street north
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
We need your help to talk to our patients about their opinions of our care and services. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy talking to patients and who are interested in reading survey questions to them and writing down their answers. We will train you so you will feel comfortable doing this (in about 45 minutes). Our surveys are done in all our programs so we need people who are available at different times of the year, during the day and evenings, and at our three locations (Bruyère Hospital, St.Vincent Hospital and Saint Louis Residence).
Location: 43, Bruyère street
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5C8
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Supporting the faith life and practice of our patients is extremely important. Receiving communion is one way that our Roman Catholic patients live out their faith and strengthen their spirit. If you are Roman Catholic and wish to offer pastoral care, consider joining our team of Eucharistic Ministers.
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Soutenir la foi et les pratiques de nos patients est extrêmement important. Recevoir la communion est une façon que nos patients catholiques vivent leur foi et renforcent leur esprit. Si vous êtes catholique et souhaitez offrir un service de pastorale, joignez notre équipe de ministres eucharistiques et aidez à partager l'amour de Dieu en apportant la communion aux patients 1 fois par semaine ou plus fréquemment si votre temps le permet.
Location: Hôpital Saint-Vincent Hospital
60, Cambridge street North
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
or
Hôpital Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
43 Bruyère St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5C8
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Our classical music program takes place every Monday from 1-3 pm. Patients have the opportunity to temporarily escape as you take them through a musical journey of YouTube videos talking about musical pieces, and bring into context key elements you wish to discuss such as history, the author, instruments etc. As a leader of the program, you would be responsible for downloading musical content on our tablet, planning your weekly session, portering patients etc.
This is suited for someone who shares a passion for music, notably classical. It is also great for someone who is energetic, independent and reliable and who can take on initiative.
Location: 60, Cambridge street North
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
As a unit model volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team helping patients in a variety of settings. You assist with the implementation of activities; bring patients to their appointments (internally); make friendly visits and multi-task with other small duties as they may arise. The following shifts are available: 9-noon, 10-1pm, 1-4pm 3-6pm and 5-8pm.
If you like to take initiative, are flexible and reliable this opportunity is for you!
Location: 60, Cambridge Street North
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Our Volunteer Ambassador program ensures that patients feel welcome as they are greeted at admission within our hospital. Ambassadors make a difference in the lives of patients by providing basic information upon arrival and ensuring their questions are answered. A tour of the facility and general areas are also provided to patients and/or families.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is a leader, has great interpersonal skills and is independent. Join our volunteer ambassador team by committing to 1-2 shifts per week and make a difference in someone’s life from the start!
Location: 60, Cambridge street North
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
As a boutique volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help patients in a variety of ways. You will be required to help patients move around the boutique, serve them coffee, assist in collecting purchased items, provide some assistance at the cash machine, escort patients to the sitting area outside the boutique, be friendly and accommodating to patients’ needs and provide any other services required. The following shifts are available: 9-1pm twice weekly. This opportunity is open to all those who are flexible, reliable, take initiatives and are thinking of a long term commitment.
Location: Hôpital Saint-Vincent Hospital
60, Cambridge street north
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
Our arts and crafts studio operates primarily on a “drop-in” basis. Patients are able to drop by Monday and/or Wednesday afternoons to colour, paint or simply be “artsy”. This is an ongoing program and we need someone who is comfortable assisting patients with their projects in small groups, is creative and energetic. Ideally, this position is suitable for someone with an arts background or has a general interest in arts and crafts and is available and willing to take the lead.
Location: Hôpital Saint-Vincent Hospital
60, Cambridge street north
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7A5
Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
We NEED 8 more people for our Planning Team. We need these 8 people to manage the volunteers we recruit to work the day of the event, We need leaders that are committed and reliable to work with other team leaders on the Planning Team Committee of approximately 32 other people. We at HOPE recruit day of volunteers and we need YOU to manage that they get to their assigned area, get their lunches, and get their breaks, and water. If you are reliable and committed and can be a leader please contact us.
HOPE, Helping Other People Everywhere, is a local not for profit charitable organization, and we are in our 36th year.
This years event will take place on Saturday July 13th 2019. Our annual event is an outdoor festival sporting event, that combines a volleyball tournament with all day music. We have a volunteer planning team managed by 3 event managers and the 40 person planning team help manage the 700 day of volunteers, as well as help with some of the planning of this large event. We at Hope are looking for some new members of our planning team. The commitment is not large, approximately 30 hours over a 4 to 5 month period, and about 20 of those hours would take place the week of July 8th to July 17th. We are looking for volunteers that are dependable and reliable, committed to the full 5 months. We need volunteers with confidence and great leadership skills.
We require all volunteers to meet with the Operations Manager to be interviewed and so we can give more information to the applying Volunteer to see if this opportunity will fit.
Location: HOPE Office and Mooney's bay Beach Riverside Drive Ottawa
Deadline: Feb 28, 2019
Le Centre de services à la famille cherche des bénévoles qui aimeraient accompagner un enfant en lecture dans le programme Grands-parents à l'écoute (adultes de tout âge). Lors d'une rencontre hebdomadaire d'une heure, vous aiderez un enfant entre 7 et 12 ans à améliorer ses compétences en lecture ainsi qu'à augmenter sa confiance. Le programme est offert le jour jusqu'à la mi-mai dans sept écoles de la région. Joignez-vous à nous, un enfant vous attend. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec René au 613-565-5166.
Location: 350, rue Den Haag, Ottawa ON K1K 0W9.
Deadline: Mar 29, 2019
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Ottawa Valley is looking for outreach volunteers to attend events to inform the public about who we are, what we are doing and to promote our major campaigns such as our Make it a real park campaign.
The role of volunteers would be to attend events or canvass at events across the Ottawa Valley area. Some events we will be going to is Marché Vieux Aylmer and other outdoor and indoor events. We will provide you with information about our organization, our campaigns, give you tools to draw people in like our games or crafts for kids. Generally speaking this position does not involve fundraising, although we try to encourage visitors to our information booths to consider supporting the organization by becoming a member.
Our Make it a real park campaign is to achieve legislated protection for Gatineau Park equivalent to a national park, with boundaries protected by law. Gatineau Park's 361 square kilometers are home to 118 rare or endangered species and 50 lakes. Connections of natural areas are essential to the movement of species, and therefore the health of the park. Roads and development threaten this connectivity in the absence of legislative protection.
Most of Gatineau Park belongs to the federal government and the National Capital Commission (NCC) manages the land, but it does not have the permanent legal protection provide to "real" national parks. Without legal protection portions of the park will continue to be subject to use for new roads, housing development and shopping centers.
This position would be great for people wanted to volunteer but wanted to learn more about the organization first.
A knowledge of local environmental issues and the ability to communicate orally in French would be considered assets for this position, but not absolute requirements.
Location: Office: 15, rue Taschereau, suite 240
Other locations depending on events.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2019
In 2019, CPAWS Ottawa Valley will be celebrating its 50th anniversary and we have a number of events we would like to host to mark this important milestone! While we have some events lined up, we have lots of space in our calendar for new events as well. We are seeking a dynamic, organized and self starting volunteer to take on the role of Events Coordinator for the organization. The Events Coordinator will work with staff in the office to help build a roster of educational, active and fundraising events for the next year and assist with volunteer recruitment, logistics (venue, budget, etc) and promotion. Examples of planned events for the winter include a guided evening snowshoe hike in early February and an educational talk on Algonquin Park in March. We are expecting about 50 people for the hike and about 150-200 for the lecture. Experience planning events, knowledge of local venues and volunteer coordination would be considered assets.
Location: 15 Taschereau Street in Hull (Gatineau)
Deadline: Jan 31, 2019
Mothercraft Ottawa's award winning Birth and Parent Companion Program is seeking volunteer Birth Companions for the Spring 2019 training.
This program recruits, screens, trains and matches volunteers to provide prenatal, labour/delivery, postpartum and parenting support to at risk families in Ottawa. Please note that Birth Companions do not perform medical tasks and are there solely for emotional, social, and sometimes physical support for the family. In addition, they are responsible for helping the family get connected to other support services in the city.
Applicants must be female and over the age of 18 to apply.
Those who speak multiple languages are considered an asset. We are actively seeking Arabic speakers, but all languages are welcome.
Location: 475 Evered Ave. Ottawa ON K1Z 5K9
Deadline: Mar 15, 2019
• Pick up clients at their family homes and transport to their community programs at the beginning of the day
• Return clients to their family homes at the end of the day
• Drive DeafBlind Ontario Services’ wheelchair accessible van, ensuring safe driving practices
Location: 2386 Heaton Ave
Ottawa, ON
K1G 1J2
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Pick up clients at their family homes and transport to their community programs at the beginning of the day
• Return clients to their family homes at the end of the day
• Drive DeafBlind Ontario Services’ wheelchair accessible van, ensuring safe driving practices
Location: 1179 Notre Dame
Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Volunteering is a great opportunity to give back to your community, learn new skills, meet interesting people, gain career-related experience, and just have fun!
Harmer House is a non-profit senior’s supportive housing building in Bells Corners. If you would like to become a volunteer and make a difference in your community and gain experience, then this is the place for you!!
We are currently looking for volunteers in our front office (Tuesday & Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). The reception desk volunteer's responsibilities include:
• Welcoming individuals as they arrive;
• Answering and responding to phone calls, and taking messages as necessary;
• Help with light clerical work for administrative staff;
• Registering residents to events;
• And recording snacks/treats sales.
We are looking for friendly volunteers with great communication and interpersonal skills.
Shifts are 3 hours and 30 minutes long, once a week. Shifts start at 9:00 am to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday
*Please keep in mind that we are looking for volunteers who can commit for 6 months or more
Please email Kate at assistadmin@harmerhouse.ca
Or visit our website: www.harmerhouse.ca
Or give us a call at 613-726-8882 x222
Location: 848 Seyton Drive, Nepean
Deadline: Feb 1, 2019
Are you a Student, Retiree, or Professional looking for a meaningful and fun volunteer opportunity? Frontier College needs both French and English speaking volunteers to support children at Ruth E Dickinson Public Library. Training is provided. You do not need teaching experience and a Police Check is completed free of charge. References will also be provided upon request.
www.frontiercollege.ca
Location: Ruth E Dickinson Public Library - Barrhaven
Deadline: Feb 22, 2019
Are you a Student, Retiree, or Professional looking for a meaningful and fun volunteer opportunity? Frontier College needs both French and English speaking volunteers to support children at Ottawa Public Library in Cumberland. Training is provided. You do not need teaching experience and a Police Check is completed free of charge. References will also be provided upon request.
www.frontiercollege.ca
Location: Ottawa Public Library in Cumberland, Orleans
Deadline: Feb 22, 2019
Are you a Student, Retiree, or Professional looking for a meaningful and fun volunteer opportunity? Frontier College needs both French and English speaking volunteers to support children at Ottawa Public Library in Cumberland. Training is provided. You do not need teaching experience and a Police Check is completed free of charge. References will also be provided upon request.
www.frontiercollege.ca
Location: Ottawa Public Library in Cumberland, Orleans
Deadline: Feb 22, 2019
Are you a Student, Retiree, or Professional looking for a meaningful and fun volunteer opportunity? Frontier College needs both French and English speaking volunteers to support children at this program. Training is provided. You do not need teaching experience and a Police Check is completed free of charge. References will also be provided upon request.
www.frontiercollege.ca
Location: 453 Cooper Street
Deadline: Feb 22, 2019
Are you a Student, Retiree, or Professional looking for a meaningful and fun volunteer opportunity? Frontier College needs both French and English speaking volunteers to support children at Ottawa Public Library in Cumberland. Training is provided. You do not need teaching experience and a Police Check is completed free of charge. References will also be provided upon request.
www.frontiercollege.ca
Location: St. Laurent Public Library - Cote Street (bus ride from downtown)
Deadline: Feb 22, 2019
Families Matter is a growing non-profit organization looking for someone to help lead its fund development efforts. The Mini Fundraising Event Coordinator volunteer would assist in developing and coordinating a new and innovative fundraising activity.
This role can be performed remotely from home or elsewhere, though volunteer would occasionally meet and collaborate with the Executive Director, community stakeholders and community members. The selected candidate would ideally have experience with project-based fundraising activities, takes initiative, has business acumen, as well as great people skills.
Time Commitment: 12 weeks for a total of 40-60 hours.
You will be working with: the Executive Director, stakeholders, community members, as well as with families & their loves ones with a developmental disability.
Organization category: Non-profit/charitable organization
To Apply:
Please submit your résumé to info@familiesmattercoop.ca with a brief description of your interests and information as to what you hope to gain from this opportunity.
Location: c/o Makerspace North
Bay 216, 250 City Centre Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7
Deadline: Mar 1, 2019
The Alive to Strive Race relies on more than 100 volunteers in order to hold the event on April 28, 2019. Various positions are available, including:
Security/Parking:Ensure participants remain in designated crossing areas, as well as directing volunteers and participants to the parking lot at either the Terry Fox Athletic Facility or Hog’s Back Park. Shifts are 7:30am – 11:30am, or 9am – 1pm
Barricades: Set-Up and Tear-Down of the barricades blocking major intersections. Making sure that no car is permitted to drive on the course. This is very important for runner’s safety, it is our main priority. Barricade is one of the most important volunteer position to make sure a race goes smoothly. Shifts can be up to 5 hours, 8am – 1pm
Event Area: Floaters, Runner’s security at the event area, put up tents, take down, Start/Finish Line. Shifts are from 8am – 12pm, or 9am – 1pm
Registration Area: This volunteer opportunity involves 1 of the following 5 tasks: Registration, Race Kit Pick-up, Information Desk, Bag Check/Lost and Found, Selling T-Shirts. Shifts are from 7:30am – 11:30am, or 9am – 1pm
Catering/Clean up: Serving the meal to participants after their race.
Helping keeping the food area clean as well as making sure participants stay in designated area to eat. Shifts are from 9:30am – 1:30pm
Race Kit Pick Up (Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th) Giving out race kits and race bibs to participants. Friday: 3:30pm – 7:30pm (Running Room on Bank St.) / Saturday: 9:30am – 11:30am (Terry Fox Athletic Facility)
Event Set up (Saturday, April 28th 10am – 2pm): This opportunity takes place on the day before the event. Volunteers will help organize and set-up the event area. Shifts are from 11am – 3pm
Location: 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Deadline: Apr 10, 2019
The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to accept the role of Bookstore Coordinator at their used bookstore at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch of the Ottawa Public Library.
FOPLA’s used bookstore at this busy branch of the Ottawa Public Library has a dedicated clientele that enjoy browsing new titles every week. The bookstore is self-serve, meaning books are sorted and stocked by our volunteers, and customers pay for their items at the Library Circulation Desk.
The Bookstore Coordinator will oversee the general operations of the used bookstore by training new volunteers as needed, coordinating volunteer schedules, organizing sales and promotion events, performing inventory management, and reporting monthly financials to the bookstore’s Regional Coordinator. Training will be provided for all of these tasks.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a volunteer who would enjoy taking ownership of a small philanthropic project, as proceeds from the used bookstore help support the Ottawa Public Library.
Required Skills: Must be able to move/lift up to 30 lbs of books; knowledge of books; must be friendly and courteous with the public, volunteers, and library staff; must have the ability to follow instructions and work effectively under pressure; must have good organizational skills; must have access to email; must have access to transportation to volunteer location; retail or merchandising experience would be an asset.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information go to: https://www.fopla-aabpo.ca/volunteer
Location: 100 Malvern Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Do you have an artistic talent or passion you would love to share? Do you enjoy painting, dancing, doing improv, visual arts or dramatic arts? Blair Court Community House is now accepting expressions of interest for volunteer dramatic and visual artists to help facilitate a one night workshop where they will share/teach their talent and passion to the children and youth of the Blair Court community in Winter of 2019 on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30PM. Volunteers must have dramatic or visual art experience as well as experience working with children. Experience working with diverse populations is an asset. Workshops will be held on a weekly basis between now until June 2019,
Location: 1566 Station Blvd, Ottawa ON K1G 0M1
Deadline: Jan 31, 2019
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop, enhance or share your program/event management skills? If so, we have a great home-based volunteer opportunity for you!
Families Matter Co-Operative, a dynamic volunteer-based non-profit organization, is looking for an enthusiastic program coordinator to help oversee and deliver on all aspects of diverse programs and events (i.e. small monthly networking events and educational activities requiring 2-3 hrs. of your time per week). This volunteer role includes program planning and development, providing support to the program committee, and assisting with activity/event logistics. We require someone with good communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Knowledge of the developmental services sector and/or not-for-profit sector would be an asset but not required.
You will be working with: the Executive Director, Board Members, other volunteers, as well as interacting with families & their loved ones with a developmental disability.
Organization category: Non-profit/charitable organization
To Apply:
Please submit your résumé to info@familiesmattercoop.ca with a brief description of your interests and information as to what you hope to gain from this opportunity.
Location: c/o Makerspace North
Bay 216, 250 City Centre Ave
Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7
Deadline: Mar 1, 2019
Location: Carlington CHC, 900 Merivale Team: Parent-Child Days: Wednesdays Time: 12:15 to 3:15 pm Commitment: Three months or more. Description of Volunteer Role: --Assist with the physical set up of room: set up chairs in clusters, put up screens for privacy, put scale on counter, organize sign-in clipboard, blank charts, pens, signage outside Teddy s room on easel. --Meet and greet families as they enter the program. --Interact and visit with clients as needed, particularly when the client is waiting for the lactation consultant. --Organize registration forms and records of assessment as outlined in the written instructions provided. --Periodically, review the binder that holds client charts and remove client files with last date entry older than 3 months and give to LC as instructed. --Assist with cleaning of returned pumps as directed and record pump returns in main binder on pump loan sheets. Qualifications: --Must be able to work independently as well as part of team --Genuine interest in helping new mothers and dads --Good communication skills, ability to speak in English (other languages, an asset) --Caring, patient and understanding. --Punctual, non-judgmental --Sensitive to multicultural issues --Sensitive to issues facing low-income population. --Ability to maintain client confidentiality. --Ability to obtain an appropriate Police Records Check. For more information about this position, and to receive the application materials, please contact the Coordinator of Volunteers at 613-722-4000 or volunteering@carlington.ochc.org
Location: 900 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5Z8
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Volunteer Position: Annavale Nursery School Program Assistant for Toddler Program Team: Parent-Child (Annavale Nursery School)
Day & Time: Morning program: 8:30 to 11 am
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1+
Commitment: Minimum 3 months
Location: 250 Anna Ave
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Description of Volunteer Role:
• Promote healthy activity and positive social interaction
• Establish a rapport with an individual living with mental health issues (as a one-to-one volunteer, or with a volunteer partner)
• Encourage independence
• Help to encourage participants toward optimal physical health and decrease social isolation
• Establish activity plan/social schedule with client
Location: 900 Merivale Road
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
Days: Fridays, for 12 weeks
Time: 10:00-1:30
Minimum commitment: 3 months
Volunteer will report to: Team Administrative Assistant, Nahla Lahleh
Goal:
The Beyond the Basic Program is a CAS mandated group for parents of children, aged from birth to 6 years old. Parents are given the opportunity to share issues, strengths, challenges and strategies, on a wide-range of parenting topics. Meals and childcare is included for participants.
Description of Volunteer Role:
• The volunteer will assist with preparing lunch for program participants by preparing food trays, setting food on the table, setting out cutlery and dishes, and monitoring the warming up of food for group participants.
• Working with a team of childcare providers, the volunteer will assist with engaging children in play while their parents attend program when needed.
Qualifications:
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated genuine interest in children and children’s activities
• Good communication skills, ability to speak in English (other languages, such as Somali, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, an asset)
• Caring, patient, non-judgmental, and understanding of children and children’s needs
• Punctual, reliable, and dependable.
• Sensitive to multicultural issues
• Sensitive to issues facing low-income population.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate Police Records Check.
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Jours : Vendredis, du 23 septembre au 2 décembre
Heures : 10 h à 13 h 30
Engagement minimum: Deux mois
Le bénévole relève de : Adjointe Administrative de l’équipe Parent-enfant, Nahla Lahleh
Objectif du programme :
Le programme «Beyond the Basics» est un groupe d’éducation pour les parents qui ont des enfants de six ans ou moins. Les parents sont encouragés à discuter les problèmes, les points forts, les défis et les stratégies à propos d’une foule de sujets liés au rôle parental. Les repas et services de garde sont inclus pour les participant(e)s du programme.
Description du rôle du bénévole :
• Le bénévole aidera à préparer le dîner pour les participants au programme : préparer des plateaux de nourriture, mettre la nourriture sur les tables, sortir les ustensiles et la vaisselle et surveiller le réchauffage de la nourriture pour les participants.
• Le bénévole aidera l’équipe des éducatrices à organiser des jeux pour les enfants, au besoin, pendant que les parents participent au programme.
Qualités requises :
• Capacité de travailler de manière autonome, avec la supervision minimale
• Intérêt démontré pour le travail et les activités avec des enfants
• Bonnes capacités de communication, maîtrise de l’anglais (la connaissance d’autres langues, comme le français, le somali, l’espagnol, l’arabe, le chinois, constitue un atout)
• Attentif, patient, ouvert et compréhensif vis-à-vis des enfants et de leurs besoins
• Ponctuel, fiable et digne de confiance
• Sensible aux questions multiculturelles
• Sensible aux problèmes auxquels est confrontée la population à faible revenu
• Capacité de préserver la confidentialité
• Capacité d’obtenir une attestation de vérification de casier judiciaire appropriée
Location: 900 Merivale Road
Deadline: Mar 31, 2019
We are looking for a sewing instructor to teach women sewing.
We ask for a commitment of one night per week for at least 8 weeks, if not longer
We have the sewing machines and the materials.
Location: 2483-A Walkley Rd
Deadline: Jan 18, 2019
Le Centre de services à la famille cherche des bénévoles qui aimeraient accompagner un enfant en lecture dans le programme Grands-parents à l'écoute (adultes de tout âge). Lors d'une rencontre hebdomadaire d'une heure, vous aiderez un enfant entre 7 et 12 ans à améliorer ses compétences en lecture ainsi qu'à augmenter sa confiance. Le programme est offert le jour jusqu'à la mi-mai dans sept écoles de la région. Joignez-vous à nous, un enfant vous attend. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec René au 613-565-5166.
Location: 1345, av. Nottinghill Ottawa ON K1V 6T3; 2147, avenue Loyola Ottawa ON K1J 7W3.
Deadline: Mar 29, 2019
Volunteer Ottawa is looking for a receptionist and guidance volunteer to answer phones, respond to emails, provide guidance to volunteers looking to become involved in our community, as well as other tasks including administrative program support. This is a great way to gain office experience, and advance your skill level in excel and word.
We are looking to fill the following shifts:
- Tuesdays from 9am to 4pm
and/or
- Fridays from 10am to 2pm
The ideal candidate would speak, read and write fluently in English, as well as French (advanced writing skills).
A six-month commitment (or longer) is required.
Location: 850 Industrial Avenue Unit 17F, Ottawa
Deadline: Feb 28, 2019
