Volunteer for Canada Day!

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Volunteers on Canada Day
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Canada’s Capital is the place to be on Canada Day! There are a range of festivities taking place throughout the day at key locations in Ottawa and Gatineau. Join our volunteer team and experience Canada Day like never before!  Below is a complete list and description of Canada Day volunteer opportunities.

To Become a Canada Day Volunteer:

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Volunteer Opportunities: All Ottawa-Gatineau Sites
Position Description
Flag and Souvenir Distributor
  • Distribute Canadian flags or souvenirs to the general public
  • Collect and recycle empty boxes

Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
Logistics Assistant
  • Help the NCC Project Coordinator set up and dismantle the site
  • Help with other related tasks

Must be prepared to do physical work.
Information Officer
  • Provide information about Canada Day activities to visitors

Must be bilingual (English and French).
Floater
  • Help the coordinator and assist with duties
  • Replace other volunteers during their breaks

Must be flexible.
Crowd Control Officer
  • Assist with crowd control
  • Ensure security within the area
  • Help people line-up for an activity
  • Help set up and dismantle the activity and help out with other duties

Must be polite, courteous and friendly.
Green Team

Various roles, including:

  • Bike parking
  • Water distribution
Volunteer Opportunities: Major's Hill Park, Ottawa
Position Description
Activity Assistant
  • Help participants take part in different workshops where they touch, build and learn new games

Must enjoy working with kids.
Great Canadian Chicken BBQ Assistant

Various positions, including:

  • handing out promotional items
  • blowing up balloons (with pump)
  • working behind the service counter (assembling chicken sandwiches, serving customers, etc.)
  • keeping condiment table and VIP area clean
Volunteer Opportunities: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Position Description
Host
  • Welcome guests and direct them to the appropriate areas
  • Control access to the designated area

Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
Special Needs Assistant
  • Greet people with special needs
  • Control access to the special needs area
Volunteer Opportunities: Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau
Position Description
Activity Assistant
  • Help participants take part in different workshops where they touch, build and learn new games

Must enjoy working with kids.