Go! Volunteer

So, you’re ready to volunteer – great! There are many ways to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. Below are 5 ways you can get started.

	Search volunteer opportunities available now. With the search function below, you can explore by location, interest, availability and more.
	Perhaps you are looking to volunteer for a particular type of organization. Using the link below, you can search for organizations that do things that are of interest to you. Once you find one, consider contacting that organization to see how you can help. If you are looking for organizations close to you, have a look at this map showing Ottawa schools and our member organizations.
	Is transportation a major consideration for you? You can use the opportunity map to find a volunteer opportunity that is conveniently located. Keep in mind that not all opportunities will appear on this map. Some volunteer opportunities can be completed from home or on-line, some are in multiple locations and still others occur in locations that are confidential. For volunteer opportunities not on the map, use the search function.
	Perhaps you would rather have organizations come to you. You can join the volunteer pool by creating a profile of your interests and skills. When organizations are looking for volunteers they may decide to check the pool for volunteers that are a good match for their needs.
	Feeling really ambitious? Read the following article from Volunteer Canada on how to create your own volunteer project. It takes you through all the steps from coming up with ideas to assembling a team to finding money and more.