WHERE TO VOLUNTEER
Love gardening and veggies? Help with our Gardener’s Celebration! Canadian Organic Growers delivers educational programs and events for farmers, gardeners, consumers and organic enthusiasts. We have a particular interest in increasing access to organic foods for children and seniors. Needed are volunteers to help with our Gardener’s Celebration on Sunday, July 24, at the organic demonstration garden in the Experimental Farm. Strolling musicians required and invited. Contact Margaret Tourond-Townson: sog. margaret@gmail.com
Ottawa Network for Education needs volunteers for a wide range of school-based activities, including language support for 500-plus Syrian newcomer school-aged children, mentoring, math tutoring, junior achievement, clubs, music, etc., in JK to Grade 12 classrooms for the upcoming school year. Commitment: Minimum of two hours per week, for six to nine months, during school hours at various Ottawa-Carleton District School Board schools in Ottawa. Do you have strong communication skills, a sincere desire to help children gain academic success, patience and sense of humour? Complete a registration form: www.onfe-rope.ca/OVIE/application, attend an orientation session, and obtain (vulnerable sector) Police Records Check. Contact LeeAnn Scott: lscott@onfe-rope. ca or 613-366-3085 ext. 253.
EcoEquitable Inc., a registered charity providing temporary employment and skills development training through small-scale textile recycling, is in need of new volunteers to help spread the word about the services they provide. If you have marketing, fundraising or social media skills, consider volunteering your time in the following positions: board member on the fundraising committee, community outreach coordinator (marketing committee), social media specialist, or mentor. Contact Anouk Bertner: 613-562-1739 or info@ecoequitable.ca
The Blair Court Community
House is a small, non-profit multi-service organization located in a subsidized housing neighbourhood in the southeast area of Ottawa. Donate your time this summer in the following ways: piano and guitar teachers, one-onone support for children with behaviour challenges, general summer program helpers, or a graphic designer. Contact Madeline Gow: volunteer. blaircourt@rogers.com or 613-736-5058.