Supporting Ottawa-region Non-profits & Charities

Volunteer Ottawa Membership

Join our network of hundreds of Ottawa non-profits, charities, and community organizations creating positive change in our community. Click the button to sign up now or keep reading for more information.

Membership with Volunteer Ottawa

Volunteer Ottawa’s mission is not just to connect volunteers with the organizations who need their help, but also to strengthen the local non-profit sector through advocacy and education. VO offers members a range of benefits to support your organization and the essential services you provide in the community.

Membership with Volunteer Ottawa is intended for charities, non-profits, community groups, and associations who would like to recruit volunteers and access Volunteer Ottawa’s education and resources. Click here to learn more about membership eligibility.

Volunteer Ottawa is a local independent charity and non-profit, and membership fees help us continue to provide programs and services to the community. 

Become a member and see how Volunteer Ottawa can help your organization.

The Value of VO Membership

Volunteer Recruitment — and So Much More

Volunteer recruitment is the most popular benefit of membership with Volunteer Ottawa, but membership has more benefits for your organization, for volunteers, and for the Ottawa region in general.

Membership supports your organization with volunteer recruitment, resources, events, and education so you can focus on delivering on your mission.

Membership makes it possible for Volunteer Ottawa to raise the profile of volunteering in Ottawa and help more people find the right volunteer role for them via a simple, centralized system.

Membership helps give volunteering and the non-profit sector a collective voice in the Ottawa region so we can continue to work towards a more engaged and equitable society.

Membership Benefits

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Your online volunteer recruitment tool

Easily post your volunteer needs online, then change, update, or remove postings as needed. With no post limit during your active membership, you can recruit as often as you need to.
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Access to thousands of engaged volunteers

Volunteer Ottawa sees hundreds of new volunteer sign-ups every month. New users can browse your volunteer positions and apply to the relevant ones. You can also use our search filters to find people with the skills and availability you’re looking for and invite them to apply.

Access to all VO’s highly respected workshops and training opportunities

Reserve up to 2 seats for free in any of our online community workshops, as space allows.

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Boosted Promotion and Much More

Have your volunteer positions promoted to our 25,000+ social media followers and 17,000+ newsletter subscribers, and benefit from VO’s advocacy for volunteerism.
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What Our MEMBERS Say

"The Distress Centre has been a member of VO since the beginning...Volunteer recruitment is just one way that VO contributes to the betterment of our agency...Professional development is another area for which we depend on VO...Volunteer Ottawa plays a key role in helping us meet our mandate within the community."

Charles, Distress Centre Ottawa
Volunteer Ottawa is how we reach a large portion of our volunteers. We use it to recruit both administrative positions as well as movers and drivers. 
Brenna, Shelter Movers
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As a long-time member, VO continues to be an important source of recruiting new volunteers for us.  
Jill, Meals on Wheels

Become a member and let Volunteer Ottawa help your organization. Sign up online:

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or check out our Member Frequently Asked Questions.

Looking for a different kind of membership? Here are more options:

Click here to visit the page for a free volunteer account instead:
Click here to visit the page for Individual Membership instead:
Not eligible for regular membership? Click here to see our special Event Pass: