VOLUNTEER ROUNDUP

The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre

needs individuals with experience in fundraising, outreach and advocacy to raise awareness about our services and raise money for innovative programming. You’ll help us reach out to the local community and raise funds for our organization so we can continue our work and increase public awareness about the opportunities available to Canadians with cancer. Contact Sarah Young: 613-792-1222 ext. 1204 or syoung@oicc.ca

The Gloucester Recreation Development Organization

provides sport skill development and leadership programs for children who face barriers to participating in mainstream programs. They require board members (director, treasurer, and secretary) with in-depth knowledge of the GRDO. This includes planning, monitoring operations, fiduciary responsibilities of the board and decision-making skills. You must attend monthly meetings, provide assistance and advice to staff and board. Completion of the AODA (Accessibility Ontario Disabilities Act) and IASR Integrated (Accessibility Standards Regulation) online training. Required: an interest in recreation, sport, and community development with approximately one to four years of experience with nonprofit organizations and good communications skills for the three volunteer positions. A police records check of no more than six months old for working with the vulnerable sector is mandatory, and an ongoing commitment of one year is necessary. Contact Jodie Gilvear: 613-203-7554 or president@grdo.ca

Helping With Furniture is a

non-profit organization helping refugees begin their life in Ottawa. Each Wednesday evening, a group of volunteers picks up gently used furniture and household items from donors, and delivers to families in need of a place to sit, eat, and sleep for many months. Since 2005, HWF has moved over 950 families from 79 different countries. They need a co-ordinator to manage new volunteer recruitment, maintain a database, and expand the training program. Abilities to work in a team, good communication skills, knowledge of HWF, and bilingual (English and French) is an asset. The commitment is ongoing for one year and some of the work can be done at home. Contact Nathalie Maione: 613-612-6228 or nmaione@hwfottawa.org