To find more information or participate in the volunteer placements below, log into uoZone and locate the Community Engagement Navigator under the Applications tab. You can search by placement number or browse other placements once you are there.
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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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Volunteer - Rencontres du patrimoine 2026
Placement number: 335
Community Partner: Réseau du patrimoine de Gatineau et de l'Outaouais
Website: https://www.reseaupatrimoine.ca/
The Réseau du patrimoine de Gatineau et de l’Outaouais (RPGO) brings together heritage organizations and stakeholders across the Outaouais region, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Through its projects and public events, the RPGO promotes awareness and appreciation of the region’s heritage among citizens, students and professionals.
You should be:
- Available on Saturday, November 14
- Punctual, reliable and professional
- Comfortable working in an event-based, collaborative environment
- Interested in heritage, culture, history, or community activities (an asset)
- Bilingual in French and English (an asset but not required)
The event will take place in French.
Hours required: 4 hours
Volunteer - Nuit des sans abris 2026
Placement Number: 402
Community Partner: Jeunesse Idem
Website: https://www.jeunesseidem.org/
Jeunesse Idem’s mission is to improve the lives of 2LGBTQIA+ people aged 7 to 35 and promote awareness of the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities throughout the Outaouais region.
Join us as a volunteer for the 37th edition of the Nuit des sans-abri à Hull, with the theme “Making the Invisible Visible.” Together, we can raise awareness about homelessness, support people experiencing homelessness and help amplify their voices.
Hours required: 10 hours
October 5th IT Event Volunteer
Placement Number: 445
Community Partner: uOttawa Information Technology
Website: https://www.uottawa.ca/notre-universite/technologies-information/vous-et-la-ti
Information Technology provides technology solutions that support the University of Ottawa’s vision for excellence in research, teaching and learning.
Information Technology is hosting an event at the Innova Space, on the sixth floor of the Learning Crossroads (CRX), October 5 and is looking for volunteers to help out. Volunteers will help direct attendees and facilitate interactive mini-games during event breaks, creating a welcoming, engaging experience.
Hours required: 6 hours
Virtual Tutor with Newcomers - A3 Academic Support Program
Placement Number: 13
Community Partner: CECCE - Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre Est
Website: http://www.ecolecatholique.ca
The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) is a French-language Catholic school board committed to student success, personal development and involvement in the Francophone community.
The A3 Program provides free academic support to newcomer students. Volunteers provide remote assistance in Frenchto a child or adolescent, helping with schoolwork and/or French-language learning. A parent will be present during online meetings to support the student and facilitate the sessions.
Note: This placement is fully remote.
Hours required: 30 hours
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