NEED VOLUNTEER IDEAS?
•Reading Buddies - https://www.ocdsbvirtualschoolresources.com/post/reading-buddy-program
•Participate in organized food drives, support services for community groups (Shepherds of Good Hope, 4H clubs)
•Participate in community clean-up, flower/tree planting, recycling, and general beautification projects and activities (Clean Up the Capital)
•City of Ottawa Volunteer Youth Opportunities- Recreation and Culture Volunteers 14 years of age or older can participate in a wide variety of programs. Volunteers can take part in: Aquatics, Special Events, Sports and Recreation, before and after School Programs, March Break/Holiday Camp. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2624
Ways to engage virtually with your community
•Sewing masks for front line workers
•Writing letters of support for front line service worker
•Writing letters to people in seniors residences
•Engaging online with seniors residences and child centers
•Providing virtual academic and/or language development support in an online environment for students
•Supporting neighbours in need by cutting grass, shovelling snow, running errands
•Virtually Teaching others a skill you’ve learned during this time at home
•Online Reading Buddies for younger students or students practicing their English or French language skills
•Virtual faith-based activities