Ottawa Festivals Volunteer Connect
Discover the exciting ways you can volunteer for festivals, fairs and special events in Ottawa!
Festival organizers post volunteer positions to this page, and you can apply online for the roles which interest you.
Ottawa Festivals Volunteer Connect
Discover the exciting ways you can volunteer for festivals, fairs and special events in Ottawa!
Festival organizers post volunteer positions to this page, and you can apply online for the roles which interest you.
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Ottawa Festivals is the official source of information about festivals, special events and fairs in Canada’s Capital Region.
They are a not-for-profit service organization leading Canada’s Festival Capital through advocacy, networking, and education. Volunteer opportunities on this page are written and posted by festival coordinators. Your applications go directly to the coordinator who posted the position. If you have questions about a position, please contact the coordinator using the contact information in the opportunity details.
This portal is hosted by Volunteer Ottawa, a local independent non-profit that connects volunteers with community organizations who need their time and talent. Questions for Volunteer Ottawa? Email [email protected]

Apply to Volunteer
Applying to volunteer is always free!
Interested in one of the opportunities listed here? From this page, click “Read More” to see the full opportunity details. From the detail page, click “Apply to this position” to send your application directly to the team looking for help!
To apply, volunteers will be prompted to create a free account with Volunteer Ottawa, or login to an existing account.
Recruit Volunteers
The ability to use the Festivals Portal to recruit volunteers is included as an optional bonus in your annual OFN membership. When you opt-in for this added benefit, you will receive a VO member account that you can use to post opportunities, track applications, and more.