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Find out how you can support the members of our community this Spring-Summer with the Michaëlle Jean Extracurricular Volunteering Program.
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MS Bike Ottawa to Cornwall - Event Day Volunteers
Placement number: 141
Community Partner: MS Canada
Website: https://mscanada.ca/
MS Canada is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
MS Bike is an exciting two-day cycling event geared towards raising funds and awareness for those impacted by multiple sclerosis (MS). Every kilometer ridden brings us closer to a world free of MS! The ride starts and finishes at Vernon Recreation Centre (7950 Lawrence St, Vernon), with an overnight stop at the DEV Hotel and Conference Centre (1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall).
Tasks:
Event Set-Up & Wrap-Up
- Participant Check-In
- Volunteer Check-In
- Breakfast & Lunch Support
- Rest Stop Support (several locations)
- Start/Finish Line Cheer Squad
Requirements:
Have a positive attitude and enjoy bringing positive energy to events
- Be passionate about supporting the MS community
- Be a self-motivated and reliable person
- Willing to fulfill volunteering duties on time
- Able to attend the event in person (located in Toronto) on Sunday, May 31 for anywhere between 4 hours-8 hours?
Hours required: 4 to 8 hours
FR - Advanced French Conversation Group Facilitator
Placement Number: 166
Community Partner: Community Settlement, Support and Orientation Centre (CESOC)
Website: http://www.cesoc.ca
CESOC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity within the French-speaking community of Eastern Ontario, particularly in the Ottawa region.
Its mission is to support the economic, social, and community development of French-speaking immigrant communities and racial and ethnocultural minorities.
Tasks:
Lead or co-lead the advanced French conversation circle virtually.
- Prepare and organize sessions by creating themed discussion guides, suggesting conversation topics, and encouraging constructive debates.
- Share and discuss national and international news from the week to spark meaningful conversations.
- Facilitate discussions by keeping the conversation flowing, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to speak, and fostering a respectful and collaborative environment.
Requirements:
- Be a fluent French speaker.
- Share and discuss national and international news from the week to encourage engaging conversations.
- Facilitate discussions by keeping the conversation flowing, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to speak, and fostering a respectful and collaborative environment.
DVM4554-DVM45543: The candidate must have valid Vulnerable Sector Check (criminal record screening) documentation before selecting this volunteer placement.
Hours required: 20
FR - Volunteer Facilitator for Virtual Activities for Seniors
Placement Number: 169
Community Partner: CESOC
Website: http://www.cesoc.ca
CESOC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity within the French-speaking community of Eastern Ontario, particularly in the Ottawa region.
Its mission is to support the economic, social, and community development of French-speaking immigrant communities and racial and ethnocultural minorities.
Tasks:
- Lead workshops with the support of the Senior Support Coordinator (e.g., French language workshops, basic computer skills).
- Prepare educational materials before workshops, such as handouts and PowerPoint presentations.
- Assist the Senior Support Coordinator with organizing and delivering activities for participants.
- Design workshops that are simple, practical, and engaging to meet the specific needs of seniors online or in-person. Choose the format that works best for you when completing your application!
Requirements:
- Complete the mandatory accessibility training (approximately 1.5 hours).
- Provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Check (criminal record screening) before beginning the placement.
- Be punctual and dependable.
- Have strong listening and communication skills to explain information clearly.
- Demonstrate creativity and initiative.
- Be comfortable facilitating group activities.
- Have an excellent level of spoken and written French.
This volunteer placement is a combination of remote and in-person activities.
Hours required: 20
Ottawa Bluesfest Volunteer- Beverage Services (Full Festival)
Placement Number: 252
Community Partner: Ottawa Bluesfest / CityFolk
Website: https://volunteers.ottawabluesfest.ca/
The volunteers of Ottawa Bluesfest and Cityfolk “Volunteers Behind Bluesfest” (VTBB) in Ottawa, ON Canada are a remarkable team of hardworking, dedicated, outgoing individuals that contribute to our community each summer and fall to ensure a world class experience at our live events.
Tasks:
Re-stock beverage fridges.
- Diligently check that patrons are 19 years of age or older
- Look for signs of intoxication in order to determine if a patron should be cut off from alcoholic beverage purchases
- accurately take drink orders
- Process electronic payments
- Deliver information in a friendly, yet professional manner
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or over
- Accessibility Standards Customer Service Training
- Valid Smart Serve certification (reimbursed cost)
- Having an energetic and outgoing nature
- Must work efficiently in a team setting, with or without direct supervision
- Willing to work in all types of weather
- Some locations may require you to be able to stand for long periods of time
- Volunteers are required to pick up four shifts. Ideally they are available on July 4th, 17th, 18th and 19th, though there are many other days still open from July 9th-19th.
Hours required: 20
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