Featured Volunteer Opportunities

Find out how you can support the members of our community this Fall with the Michaëlle Jean Extracurricular Volunteering Program.

EntourAGE Volunteer

Community Partner: uOttawa, Faculty of Health Sciences, REVIVRE! - Ottawa, ON

Participate in EntourAge’s person-centered volunteer program where one-on-one interactions and people living with dementia meet. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to visit and build a relationship with a person experiencing dementia and with whom you share common interests and preferred language in order to provide companionship and support.

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 51-52-53-54-55-56-57-58.

Musicians - Musical interludes

Community Partner: 111 Echo Dr. Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) - Ottawa, ON.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back while honing your musical skills? Volunteer to share your music with a group of seniors in your community! We invite you to perform for a small group of residents. This is a great opportunity to practice performing in front of an audience, connect with others through music, and make a positive impact. A piano can be available.

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 436.

Casual Pride Volunteer

Community Partner: uOttawa, UOSU Pride Center - Ottawa, ON.

Interested in helping out the Pride Centre without long-term commitments? Become a casual volunteer! As a casual volunteer, you’ll be contacted to assist with occasional projects, events, or campaigns. This could include helping at a major event, putting up posters, or other various activities. It’s a flexible way to contribute when you can!

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 636.

Volunteer - coaching, event support

Community partner: Special Olympics Ottawa - Ottawa, ON.

Are you passionate about sports and making a difference? Special Olympics Ontario provides athletic programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, fostering inclusion through sport. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, from coaching and event support to photography and team management. With flexible time commitments and roles across the city, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. Contact Leah at [email protected] to learn more!

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 649.

Environmental Community Science Participant

Community partner: Canadian Wildlife Federation - Remote.

Calling all nature enthusiasts! Get involved in the exciting 2025 City Nature Challenge (CNC) and help make a difference in preserving our natural world! From April 26th to May 4th, you can volunteer remotely by recording species observations in Ottawa and Gatineau or helping identify them through the iNaturalist app. You can also promote the event by hosting presentations or outreach activities to encourage others to participate.

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 528.

Vanier Museopark - Sugar Shack Volunteer

Community partner: Muséoparc Vanier - Ottawa, ON.

Volunteer at the Sugar Shack and dive into a true Canadian tradition! Help prepare and serve delicious meals (from February 15 to April 21, mostly on weekends), make maple taffy on snow, and assist with activities during our Sugar Festival (March 24–30, 2025). It’s a fantastic way to experience and share the warmth of Canadian culture while celebrating the sweet season of maple syrup.

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 772.

French Tutor for diverse courses

Community partner: Outreach Office, University of Ottawa Student Affairs - Ottawa, ON.

If you're looking to gain valuable experience in education or make a meaningful impact on younger students, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Tutor francophone students from grades 7 to 12 in subjects like math, French, physics, chemistry, and biology. With a flexible commitment of just 4 to 10 hours per week from January 6th to April 30th, you can help students boost their grades and stay motivated—all through online tutoring.

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 272.

French Translation and Tech Workshop Facilitation

Community partner: Connected Canadians - Ottawa, ON.

Are you patient, tech-savvy, and looking to improve your French skills? Connected Canadians offers a unique opportunity for students to help update and translate digital literacy workshops for seniors. You’ll work on topics like internet safety, phishing scams, and Google Maps while engaging with senior communities in Ottawa and Gatineau. This hybrid role allows both virtual and in-person involvement. Apply by February 14, 2025 at connectedcanadians.ca/fr/benevoles!

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 552.

Health and hygiene assistance

Community partner: Maison Mathieu-Froment-Savoie - Gatineau, QC.

Do you want to make a difference for those at the end of life and their loved ones?

The Maison Mathieu Froment-Savoie is a palliative care center that supports individuals going through difficult times, offering them respect and compassion. We need volunteers to help maintain clean and welcoming spaces for patients and their families. Your actions will have a direct impact on their daily well-being.

Project dates: Winter 2025

Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 428.

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