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

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Volunteer- FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show 2025

Community Partner:  Ottawa Tourism, Ottawa, ON.

Always wanted to get the "behind the scene" experience of an impressive initiative? This opportunity with Ottawa Tourism at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show is what you're looking for!  A gathering of over 1,500 municipal leaders from across Canada, is happening in Ottawa! From May 29 to June 1, 2025 at the Rogers Centre, you will be helping at registration, wayfinding, distributing materials and more. You also get to enjoy the benefits: free meal, networking opportunity and a new skill set.  Don't wait and be part of the amazing team that will make this event a success. 

Project dates: Spring-Summer 2025.
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 276. 

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Virtual Volunteer: French Tutor

Community Partner: Canadian Parents for French, Remote.

What if you could make a real difference in a child’s life through teaching, right from home? Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is inviting you to become an online French tutor as part of their national pilot program! You’ll have the opportunity to virtually support children from across Canada in developing their French speaking, reading, and writing skills. With full training provided and just 1 to 2 hours per week starting in January 2025, you’ll have a direct impact on their confidence and progress in one of Canada’s official languages.

Project dates: Spring-Summer 2025.
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 103.

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Service Program Support Worker

Community Partner: Caldwell Family Center, Ottawa, ON. 

Looking for a meaningful volunteer experience that makes your time count? Join the Caldwell Family Centre and play a key role in supporting Ottawa residents affected by poverty. As a volunteer or placement student, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all services, with the flexibility to choose between half-day or full-day shifts. Get involved and make a direct impact on your life and the lives of others!

Project dates: Spring-Summer 2025.
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 48.

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Garden Tour Support Volunteer

Community Partner: The Glebe Centre Inc., Ottawa, ON.

What better time than summer to enjoy gardens and outdoor times? Here comes the 2nd Annual Abbotsford Garden Tour on June 21st and you could contribute as a Garden Tour Support Volunteer. As a volunteer, you'll check participants tickets, guide guests and provide general support  through 17 stunning gardens across Old Ottawa East, Old Ottawa South, The Glebe, Alta Vista, and Hog’s Back. Be part of this colorful activity and participate to its success! 

Project dates: Spring-Summer 2025
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 267.

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Volunteer Crisis Responder

Community Partner: Kids Help Phone, Remote.

Kids Help Phone is recruiting volunteer crisis responders to support people across Canada through its free, 24/7 bilingual text service. As a trained volunteer, you'll respond to texts from people looking for support, helping them identify how they’re feeling, discuss different coping strategies and if required, collaboratively set up a safety plan. It is fully remoteand an opportunity to bring some peace to somebody.

Project dates: Spring-Summer 2025.
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 149.

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Autism Moves - Track & Field / Paddle

Community Partner: OSEG Foundation (Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group), Ottawa, ON.

Give your time this summer with Autism Moves, a sports and recreation program for youth with autism in a warm and inclusive environment. As a volunteer, you’ll be paired 1:1 with a young athlete to encourage, support, and share unforgettable moments. Make meaningful memories this summer while making a difference!

Project dates: Spring- Summer 2025.
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 224 and 225.

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Open House Volunteer

Community Partner: Aylmer Food Centre, Ottawa, ON.

Looking to combine learning, action, and community engagement, all in one day? Get involved as a volunteer for the Aylmer Food Centre’s 2025 Open House, happening on Friday, May 30, 2025. You’ll have the chance to help set up and take down kiosks, welcome visitors, assist with safety, and more. Gain hands-on experience and enrich your journey!

Project dates: Spring - Summer 2025.
 
Community Engagement Navigator (via uoZone) volunteer placement number: 296.

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University Centre (UCU)
85 University Private, Room 216
Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5
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Tel.: 613-562-5945
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