{"id":197,"date":"2025-01-29T15:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:06:15","slug":"volunteer-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/get-experience\/volunteer-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Volunteer Opportunities\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"volunteer-with-career-services-as-an-event-volunteer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer with Career Services as an Event Volunteer!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Career Services hosts various events each academic year with the most notable being the Career &amp; Networking Fairs twice per year. We are currently seeking volunteers to support the execution of events. Gain experience on campus and volunteer with Career Services as an Event Volunteer today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note Event Volunteer positions are open to current Carleton University Students only and are eligible to be added to your Co-Curricular Record.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h2 id=\"event-volunteer-duties-include\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Volunteer duties include:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assisting with event set up and tear down&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greeting event attendees and providing directional assistance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing information packages and performing check-in\/registration&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other event related tasks that arise on the day of the event&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representing Career Services in a professional manner&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h2 id=\"skills-required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills Required:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliability and punctuality&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication skills&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable engaging in conversation with event participants and staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to adapt to changing demands of event in real time&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers can expect to receive a training session to support them in their assigned roles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please contact Laura Kilpatrick, Events Coordinator Career Services at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:laura.kilpatrick@carleton.ca\">laura.kilpatrick@carleton.ca<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"check-out-the-resources-below-to-find-rewarding-volunteer-opportunities-today\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out the resources below to find rewarding volunteer opportunities today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/vol_ott.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer Ottawa logo\" class=\"wp-image-330\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h4 id=\"volunteer-ottawa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Ottawa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerottawa.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Ottawa<\/a>&nbsp;for opportunities that lie within your area of interest, preferred location, and availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"168\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/charity_village.png\" alt=\"charity village logo\" class=\"wp-image-333\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h4 id=\"charity-village\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charity Village<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find volunteer opportunities in the Canadian non-profit sector using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/charityvillage.com\/volunteer-job-search\/#results\/645bf69bcab5ee4fb5d38a49?job_type=Unpaid+Volunteer+Position&amp;page_num=1&amp;kw=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charity Village<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/city-of-ottawa-logo-240x102-1.jpg\" alt=\"city of ottawa logo\" class=\"wp-image-328\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h4 id=\"city-of-ottawa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">City of&nbsp;Ottawa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get to know your city! Check out Volunteering with the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ottawa.ca\/en\/city-hall\/get-know-your-city\/volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Ottawa<\/a>&nbsp;for current listings in the national capital region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<h4 id=\"campus-to-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus to Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A local program that allows students to develop skills, gain experience, learn about important issues and reflect on their experience by participating in a half day of community-engaged learning with a local non-profit organization. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/seo\/campus-to-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Experience Office website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer with Career Services as an Event Volunteer! Career Services hosts various events each academic year with the most notable being the Career &amp; Networking Fairs twice per year. We are currently seeking volunteers to support the execution of events. 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