Volunteer
Volunteer involvement with BGC Ottawa is essential to ensure the effective delivery of our programs. Our volunteer opportunities are designed to create an experience that is rewarding to the volunteer. Volunteers gain valuable experience and develop their personal skill set, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth in Ottawa.
Apply to be a VolunteerWays to Get Involved
There are many ways that you can get involved as a BGC Ottawa volunteer:
- Clubhouse volunteering
- Student volunteering and placements
- Special event volunteering
- Group volunteering
Clubhouse
Volunteering
Student Volunteering & Placements
High School Students requiring 40 hours of volunteer service may have some opportunities too. Please visit the Clubhouse closest to you and speak with a Senior Youth Worker about available volunteer opportunities for high school students.
Special Event
Volunteering
Group
Volunteering
Highest Priority Volunteer Needs
- Snack Preparation (Monday to Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- French & Math Support for Homework Help
- Music & Dance Instructors
- French & Math Support for Homework Help
- Front Desk Assistance (Monday to Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Snack Preparation & Service (Monday to Friday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Homework Club (Monday to Friday 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
- General Clubhouse Help (Monday to Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- French & Math Support for Homework Help
- Music & Dance Instructors
- Snack Preparation (Monday to Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
- Homework Club (Monday to Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- French & Math Support for Homework Help
- Music & Dance Instructors
- Tuesdays 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM from October to March
- Must know how to play hockey and be able to drive to the rink near Vanier/Gloucester
Learn On is a mentoring program where high school youth and adult volunteers get paired up and meet weekly to work on homework, life skills, post-secondary support, and more.
- Don McGahan Clubhouse: Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Ron Kolbus Clubhouse: Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse: Thursdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Application Process
Apply to Volunteer
Complete Form
Volunteer Application FormAttend Interview
Provide References
Police Check (PVSC)
Confirm Details
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