Ottawa On Volunteer Jobs – 36 Openings This Week

Communications and Volunteer Coordinator
Kanata Food Cupboard —Kanata, ON
- $23–$26 an hour
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Volunteer in Benin, French
Cuso International —Ontario
- From $800 a month
- Temporary
- Spanish
- Research
- Project management
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
10d
General Volunteer
Carlington Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Customer service
- Word processing
- English
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Volunteer Board Member
St Mary's Home —Ottawa, ON
- $1 a year
- Remote
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Accounting
Quick apply
6d
Community Development Services - Food Bank Volunteer
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Bilingual
- English
725 EN - Underwriter, International Financing Guarantee
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada —Ottawa, ON
- $58,189–$128,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
- Finance
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
12d
028 EN - Platform Owner, Automation Platforms
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada —Ottawa, ON
- $96,557–$128,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
2d
928 EN - EDC - IT Infrastructure Service Delivery Manager
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada —Ottawa, ON
- $96,557–$128,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Computer Science
- PMP
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
2d
427 EN - Business Application Support Analyst
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada —Ottawa, ON
- $84,698–$112,931 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
2d
Integrated Healthcare- Volunteer
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Integrated Healthcare - Volunteer
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Community Development Services- Food Bank Volunteer
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Bilingual
- English
Network Coordinator, Volunteer Programs / Coordonnateur(trice) du réseau, programmes de bénévolat
CPF —Ottawa, ON
- $50,000–$79,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Social media management
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
12d
Fundraising & Stewardship Lead - Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society —Ottawa, ON
- English
- Communication skills
- Time management
6d
Run Day Experience Lead - Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society —Ottawa, ON
- English
- Communication skills
- Time management
6d
Voices for Change ACT Lead - Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society —Gatineau, QC
- Part-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
Wheels of Hope Driver - Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society —Ottawa, ON
- No weekends
Housing and Community Support Worker
Options Bytown Non-Profit Housing —Ottawa, ON
- $56,000–$61,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
Volunteer Role- Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member
Sport Integrity Canada/ Sport Intégrité Canada —Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- Medicine
- Doctoral degree
Quick apply
13d
Expert AI Enablement Consultant (On-Call)
ICF —Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement

I want to receive the latest job alerts for volunteer in ottawa on

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

volunteer jobs near ottawa on

Communications and Volunteer Coordinator

Kanata Food Cupboard -
Kanata, ON

Quick apply

Job details

Part-time
$23–$26 an hour

Qualifications

French
Email marketing
WordPress
Marketing
Post-secondary education
Canva
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

The Kanata Food Cupboard is seeking a dynamic, creative, and community-minded Communications and Volunteer Coordinator to help advance our mission of reducing hunger and strengthening food security in our community.

This position combines two core areas of responsibility:

1. Marketing & Communications — creating compelling content, elevating our public presence, and driving engagement through storytelling and strategic communication.

2. Volunteer Management — recruiting, training, supporting, and coordinating the volunteers who make our programs possible.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is organized and is interested in developing skills in non-profit communications and volunteer coordination.

About the Role

This is a part-time position (30 hours per week), approximately divided as:

10 hours per week focused on communications
20 hours per week focused on volunteer coordination and support

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events or volunteer activities.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications (10 hrs/week)

You will support how the Kanata Food Cupboard shares its impact and connects with the community. Responsibilities include:

· Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters, and email updates

· Updating the website to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and relevance

· Assisting with the design of digital and print materials using tools such as Canva

· Scheduling and managing social media posts and engagement

· Collecting and sharing stories that highlight volunteers, programs, and community impact

· Supporting promotion of events and awareness campaigns

· Assisting with basic tracking of communications performance and engagement

· Supporting event promotion and managing event related communications before, during and after activities.

· Promoting seasonal, fundraising and awareness campaigns

Volunteer Management (20 hrs/week)

You will play an important role in ensuring volunteers are supported, organized, and engaged by:

Leading volunteer recruitment and outreach activities and partnerships
Managing screening processes, including interviews, reference checks, and onboarding for new volunteers.
Scheduling volunteers for programs, events and operations.
Developing and delivering volunteer training materials and orientation sessions.

· Working with program and operations staff to identify volunteer needs.

Coordinating volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support for programs, events, and organizational activities.
Responding to scheduling challenges such as cancellations, absences, and last‑minute needs.
Serving as the primary contact for volunteer inquiries, support, and conflict resolution.
Planning and facilitating individual and group volunteer experiences (including corporate, school, youth, and community groups).
Maintaining accurate volunteer records and scheduling information,
Leading volunteer recognition, retention, and engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.

Required Qualifications

Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, social sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using social media tools, preferable for a non-profit organization.
Experience using Canva, WordPress, or email marketing tools (e.g., Constant Contact)
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment
Positive, community-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
Interest in food security, social services, or community development
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy, service-focused environment
Valid G driver’s license and consent for an Auto Report Authorization.
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs occasionally
Successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Recommended Qualifications (Assets)

The following experience is considered an asset but is not required:

Previous volunteer, nonprofit, or community service experience
Experience working with volunteers or in team-based environments
Working proficiency in French or another language is an asset

Why Join the Kanata Food Cupboard?

· Gain practical, real-world experience in nonprofit communications and volunteer coordination

· Work in a supportive, community-focused environment

· Contribute directly to food security in the Kanata community.

· Build transferable skills in storytelling, digital media, and people management

· Opportunity for growth as the organization expands

The Kanata Food Cupboard is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

We offer a competitive, market-aligned hourly rate of $23-$26, based on experience and qualifications. We also offer benefits, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to Cara-Leigh Wyllie, Executive Director.* [email protected]*

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

volunteer jobs in ottawa on

Communications and Volunteer Coordinator

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Volunteer in Benin, French

General Volunteer

Volunteer Board Member

Community Development Services - Food Bank Volunteer

725 EN - Underwriter, International Financing Guarantee

028 EN - Platform Owner, Automation Platforms

928 EN - EDC - IT Infrastructure Service Delivery Manager

427 EN - Business Application Support Analyst

Integrated Healthcare- Volunteer

Integrated Healthcare - Volunteer

Community Development Services- Food Bank Volunteer

Network Coordinator, Volunteer Programs / Coordonnateur(trice) du réseau, programmes de bénévolat

Fundraising & Stewardship Lead - Volunteer

Run Day Experience Lead - Volunteer

Voices for Change ACT Lead - Volunteer

Wheels of Hope Driver - Volunteer

Housing and Community Support Worker

Volunteer Role- Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member

Expert AI Enablement Consultant (On-Call)

I want to receive the latest job alerts for volunteer in ottawa on

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected