Our student volunteers will make you better at what you do, whether in front-line services, communications, research or capacity building. Placements can be done in person or virtually. Here are some areas where we can support you.
Recruiting uOttawa Volunteers
Are you looking for volunteers to support your services or implement your community engagement projects? Our team is available to support you in developing in-person or virtual placements according to your needs.
Examples of how students can support your strategic needs this fall and winter
Opportunities for our partners
Community Service Learning (CSL) program
Community Service Learning (CSL) is a credited educational experience that (1) is conducted as part of a course, during which (2) students participate in structured volunteer activities designed to meet community needs and (3) critically reflect on their in-community placement learning, to develop a better understanding of class materials and their field of study.
Career Development Path for international students
This partnership aims to give international students the necessary tools and skills to overcome the challenges of integrating into the job market in Canada.
Throughout the 2024 spring-summer and fall terms, students will participate in internships, micro-placements, competitions, events, community-based or industrial projects, or community research and will thus contribute to the missions of our partner organizations. Through your participation, you will not only have access to innovative solutions, but also gain more visibility and create new collaborations.
Read more about the Career Development Path for international students.
Extracurricular volunteering
Extracurricular volunteering (EV) takes place during students’ personal time and is not part of any course. EV opportunities are available to the entire student community (unlike CSL, which is only available to students enrolled in courses that have a CSL component). Volunteer opportunities are promoted throughout the year. However, more students are available during the academic year, which runs from early September to mid-April.
“Our program of online tutoring in French couldn’t function well without dedicated student volunteers from the University of Ottawa.”
Nicole Redford
— Canadian Parents for French
Our partners
We work with over 600 local, national and international community partners, 300 per term on average. Our current community partners include:
- not-for-profit organizations
- sections and units in all types of government, public and broader public sector entities (including public school boards and schools)
- faculties, departments, services, centres, student associations and clubs affiliated with the University of Ottawa
- other universities and colleges
- social enterprises
Please note that private sector businesses and organizations are not eligible.
Your role and responsibilities with students
- Contribute to their education by giving them the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in class.
- Give advice to help them carry out their duties and provide feedback on their performance.
- Sign off on volunteer hours performed and complete a short online evaluation of their work.
Contact us
Post a volunteer opportunity now
Community Engagement Team
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