The Magnetic North Theatre Festival wants you!
Become a part of our energetic volunteer team and connect with other like-minded theatre lovers from across the country, while lending invaluable support to this exciting national celebration of contemporary Canadian theatre. The Festival will take place in Ottawa, Ontario from June 3-11, 2011.
Once again, The Magnetic North Theatre Festival (MNTF) will be looking for 150 enthusiastic volunteers to make this one-of-a-kind showcase of national theatre a great success. Your time and energy will assist MNTF in operating this outstanding festival, while supporting some of Canada’s finest theatre artists. You can look forward to an entertaining and rewarding experience.
For more information or to become a volunteer visit the MNTF website BECOME A VOLUNTEER section or contact Wendy Turpin at (613) 947-7000 Ext. 264.
WINTERLUDE 2011 IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The National Capital Commission (NCC) invites residents of Canada’s Capital Region to become volunteers for the 33rd edition of Winterlude to be held from February 4 to February 21, 2011.
Every year, hundreds of volunteers contribute their time, talents and energy during Canada’s winter celebration. The NCC invites residents to put on their toques and mittens and join this dynamic team. We are looking for outgoing individuals of all ages to work with children, to host the ice carvers, to escort the Ice Hog family, Winterlude’s furry mascots, and to act as information officers. There is a particular need for individuals who speak French and are available to weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays) to help us welcome school kids and visitors coming to the Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom in Gatineau’s Jacques-Cartier Park.
Individuals interested in helping the NCC welcome the thousands of visitors who will come to Canada’s Capital Region for our famous February festivities can contact the NCC Volunteer Centre by phone at 613-239-5373 or by e-mail at volunteer_benevoles@ncc-ccn.ca.
For further information, members of the public may also visit the NCC website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca/volunteers.
Réunion d’information casse-croute : Comment intéresser les jeunes?
Quand: Le jeudi 23 septembre 2010, 11 h 30 à 12 h 30
Endroit: Bénévoles Ottawa Centre C3 au 1155, rue Lola, pièce 201
Quoi: Si nous voulons intéresser les jeunes au bénévolat, il faut utiliser les bons moyens. Ceci n’est pas plus différent que d’intéresser les autres secteurs au bénévolat, à l’exception que, pour beaucoup de jeunes, c’est la première fois qu’ils entendent parler du bénévolat et des services communautaires.
Ceci prouve que « l’engagement communautaire », qui est obligatoire pour les étudiants du niveau secondaire, est en fait un « cadeau » au secteur bénévole. Comment utiliser ce cadeau est notre défi.
Coût: 10 $
Inscription: Veuillez cliquer ici pour remplir le formulaire d’inscription
Le paiement peut se faire par chèque ou par carte de crédit (VISA et Master Card). Nous communiquerons avec vous lorsque nous aurons reçu l’information sur votre inscription.
Animatrice: Lonelle Butler
Lonelle est la Coordonnatrice des bénévoles au Centre Glebe. Elle réussi très bien dans son travail avec les jeunes bénévoles, et elle aime partager ses tactiques sur la façon d’intéresser les jeunes, ainsi que son expérience de travail avec eux.
Info: Veuillez communiquer avec Karen Buckshi, coordonnatrice de l’Éducation au 613-736-5266, poste 114, education@volunteerottawa.ca
Volunteers keep festivals moving
TRACEY TONG , METRO OTTAWA
With festival season underway in Ottawa, thousands of volunteers will be logging hours to make sure these events run smoothly.
“Volunteers make festivals what they are,” said Catriona Leger with the Ottawa Fringe Festival, which runs June 17 to 27. “They are the backbone of the festivals. We couldn’t do festivals without volunteers.”
Whatever your talents or interests, there’s a festival and a position to suit you.
And while festivals need volunteers, there’s often something in it for the volunteers as well.
Read the full article on Metro Ottawa online: Volunteers keep festivals moving
Ottawa Festivals receives $133,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to strengthen volunteerism in the festival and events sector
OTTAWA, ON –The Ottawa Festivals announces $133,000 grant funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), a project developed to strengthen volunteerism in the festival and events sector to be carried-out over the next two years.
“The Ontario Trillium Foundation funding helps our festivals in Ottawa grow by reinforcing their capacity to hire and engage young volunteers who are an essential resource for festivals,” said the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, MPP for Ottawa-Vanier. “Not only does this grant reinforce volunteer tradition among youth but it supports festivals which are important drivers of tourism and the economy in Ottawa.”
John Brooman, President of Ottawa Festivals and Executive Director of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, accepted a plaque signifying the investment in the Ottawa community from OTF representative Bob Wilson. Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture, sent a congratulatory message that was read to the crowd of more than 300 festival organizers, volunteers and supporters.
“Without the number of incredible volunteers that step forward every year, most festivals would not happen. It’s as simple as that,” says Brooman. “We are extremely excited about the Ontario Trillium Foundation supporting this project so that, as an industry, we can help provide real meaningful experiences for those who want to commit their time to these community events. We are all better for it.”
Ottawa Festivals will undertake research to develop a better understanding of why people volunteer, and the expectations of those who do. The project will result in an online tool developed to match volunteers with opportunities; resources to help train volunteers; and best practices for engaging and retaining volunteers through improved communications strategies and more relevant opportunities.
Game Summit Seeks Help at Ottawa International Children’s Festival
From May 26 to 30 we’re hosting a Family Games Pavilion at the Ottawa International Children’s Festival. We need help all day long during the five days to assist families to learn and play games.
Our Family Games Pavilion will be set up very prominently in front of the War Museum with two large 20×20 tents and a small 10×10 tent and the outside space just in front of the three tents. We’re bringing along giant games, i.e. Chess, Checkers, Connect 4… and we’ll have the tents loaded with games of all sorts for families with kids of all ages.
We need a minimum of 4 Host Ambassadors at all times (Wed-Sun) to help participants (over 17,000 of which the festival had last year) learn and play with the games. You’ll receive one of our new “Are You Game?” Blue T-Shirts and other perks for helping out. The weekend won’t be so much of an issue, but we’re looking for people available for the three week days (Wed-Fri).
If you’re available at any time during that week to join our team of Ambassadors, please let us know by sending an email to amy@gamesummit.ca.
For more information, visit Game Summit or Ottawa International Children’s Festival.
Volunteers needed to administer survey
Ottawa Festivals is conducting a pioneer research project to study the social impacts of festivals in the National Capital Region.
Are you an outgoing and reliable person interested in participating in a research project about the social impact of festivals in the National Capital Region? Are you looking for work experience in a research environment?
Ottawa Festivals, a not-for-profit organization, is seeking the participation of a group of volunteers to help administer surveys during a number of festivals taking place in April 2010. Your task will consist of distributing and collecting surveys during the festival. If interested, please send a copy of your resume with your availability (daytime preferred) to research@ottawafestivals.ca.
Volunteer for the Canadian Tulip Festival – Portez-vous bénévole pour le Festival Canadien des Tulipes
Volunteer!
Volunteer for the Canadian Tulip Festival – Portez-vous bénévole pour le Festival Canadien des Tulipes
The Canadian Tulip Festival is the LARGEST festival of its kind in the WORLD!
Join us at the 2010 Canadian Tulip Festival and be part of this year’s 65th Anniversary Liberation edition.
It is the most spectacular springtime explosion of color you will see in Canada’s Capital.
Volunteer positions include: Backstage; International Pavilion; Information Agent (bilingual); Logistics; Security; Décor; and many more!
Please visit our website for a list of all available positions and the online application form or contact us at one of the following:
Website/site web: http://www.tulipfestival.ca
Email/courriel: volunteer@tulipfestival.ca
Phone/téléphone: (613) 567-5757 ext. /poste 231
Soyez Bénévoles!
Le Festival Canadien des Tulipes est le PLUS GRAND festival de tulipes au MONDE!
Joignez-vous au Festival Canadien des Tulipes 2010 et faites partis de l’édition Libération pour le 65e Anniversaire du festival.
Vous pourriez travailler à l’arrière scène, au Pavillon International, en logistique, en sécurité, en décor et encore plus!
S’il vous plait, visitez notre site web pour une liste des positions disponibles et pour notre formulaire d’application enligne ou contactez nous par le prochain :
Website/site web: http://www.tulipfestival.ca
Email/courriel: volunteer@tulipfestival.ca
Phone/téléphone: (613) 567-5757 ext. /poste 231
Ottawa Festivals volunteer and crime victim Mike Armstrong passes away
Excerpted from an article by Kelly Egan
The Ottawa Citizen
On the evening of March 23, 2009, Mike Armstrong, a stubby, middle-aged man with a plucky underdog spirit, was pumping gas at an independent outlet in Bells Corners.
His life was about to be irretrievably changed.
Just before 9 p.m., a vehicle he had just served sped away without paying, sending him reeling to the ground, where he banged his head.
Last Friday, nearly 11 months later, he was found lying on the floor of his living room — dead — never again the same man.
What the thieves could not have known was Armstrong’s history, nor his resilience.
Armstrong worked at the Bank of Canada for 15 years before his department was outsourced, then downsized. He began working at Sunys on Robertson Road about five years ago, often working the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift.
He was a dedicated volunteer, with stints at Meals on Wheels, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Tulip Festival and Canada Day celebrations. He worked with Big Brothers and the Ottawa Folk Festival.
“I’m very angry about this,” said his sister Pat, 57, a nurse.
“I want them to recognize all the good things Mike did with his life. He was a good man. He never complained,” said Pat.
To read the full article, click here.
