Use our website to search hundreds of volunteer opportunities for organizations that need volunteers to deliver their critical community services.
Volunteer Ottawa is your local volunteer centre, a charity and non-profit that provides the connections, resources and training Ottawa’s non-profits and volunteers need to make a meaningful difference in the community.
05/29/2026
Votre sélection habituelle d'opportunités de bénévolat. Ne manquez pas ces superbes opportunités actuellement disponibles !
Bénévole pour la fête du Canada - fête du Canada
Bénévole administratif bilingue - sud-est Ottawa CHC
Animateur(trice) scout - Scouts du Canada
Adjoint(e) coordonnateur(trice) - Hope Land Canada
05/25/2026
We are celebrating the launch of our Diversity in Leadership Ottawa (DLO) Portal, a new resource connecting nonprofits with talented individuals from across Ottawa who are ready to contribute their skills, lived experiences, and perspectives to board leadership.
To mark this milestone, we are offering discounted tickets to our Changemaker Social as a thank-you to our community.
Get your ticket now at: https://ow.ly/ZIYx50Z2Pay
Event Details
Date: May 26th
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Impact Hub, 123 Slater St.
In this VO Coffee Chat, Volunteer Ottawa’s Executive Director Jessie-Lee Wallace sits down with Alan Wong, President of VegOttawa. They discuss their 20 years of impact and upcoming event, VegOttawa Fest. Tune in to see how you can get involved!
Volunteer Ottawa Coffee Chats are a fun way we highlight the incredible work of our hundreds of non-profit and charity members and the time, talent, and treasure of their volunteers.
Catch more of our Coffee Chats on our YouTube Channel.
05/18/2026
Join us on May 26 for this month's Executive Director Network. Register now at https://volunteerottawa.ca/product/ednetwork-may2026/!
This month we will be hosting a panel and peer support session — a time to get together, network, and eat.
Event Details
Date: May 26th
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Location: Incubator13, Rideau Hub
05/15/2026
Your regular volunteer round-up, don't mis these incredible posts now open!
Educator/Facilitator - The Board Game Clubhouse
Puppy Raising - CNIB
Kart Racing Timing Officials - Lombardy Raceway Karting Club
Older Adult Volunteers - Air Advocates
Board of Directors, Event Director - VegOttawa Association
Side Walkers - TROtt
Visit VolunteerOttawa.ca to apply to these opportunities and more!
05/13/2026
Are you a member of an organization seeking new board members? or a individual with a diverse background looking for new opportunities?
Register for our Changemaker Social now at https://ow.ly/oROh50YXJxf!
This edition of the Changemaker Social will connect non-profits seeking new board members with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and skill sets.
Join us on May 26th to hear from Bo Turpin, Executive Director, Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support & President, Ottawa BLACK Coalition and take part in guided networking designed to facilitate the connections that matter.
Event Details
Date: May 26th
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Impact Hub Ottawa 123 Slater St.
05/12/2026
Join this virtual volunteer info session to learn how to start volunteering in Ottawa. We will cover the basics including how to use VolunteerOttawa.ca to find a volunteer role.
Register now at https://volunteerottawa.ca/product/how-to-start-volunteering-in-ottawa-virtual-may-19-2026/!
Session Details
Date: May 19th
Time: 4 - 5 PM
Location: Virtual
05/11/2026
Join us for this monthly meetup for everyone who manages and coordinates volunteers! Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, in-person at the Rideau Hub. Bring your bagged lunch and get ready to learn and collaborate!
Register now at https://volunteerottawa.ca/product/volmngr-meetup-may26/.
Event Details
Date: May 12th
Time: 12 - 1 PM
Location: Rideau Hub Room 210
*registration is required*
In this VO Coffee Chat, Volunteer Ottawa's Executive Director Jessie-Lee Wallace sits down with Heather Brisebois, Chapter Director of Shelter Movers Ottawa. They discuss the integral support of volunteers and the need for volunteer support in both Ottawa and the surrounding rural areas.
Volunteer Ottawa Coffee Chats are a fun way that we highlight the incredible work of our hundreds of non-profit and charity members and the time, talent, and treasure of their volunteers.
Catch more of our Coffee Chats on our youtube channel.
05/05/2026
Meet Avery, Volunteer Ottawa's new intern!
"Volunteering is important because it not only helps others in Ottawa, but it also gives you a sense of purpose in your community, helps you make new friends and can give you experience in a variety of fields. Personally, volunteering has given me so many opportunities that have helped me with my personal and professional growth. I am forever grateful for my volunteer experiences and the work of Volunteer Ottawa."
VO is so excited to have Avery on our team!
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