Become a volunteer for Canada Day in Canada’s Capital Region

Year after year, Canada Day in Canada’s Capital Region is a great success thanks to the precious help of volunteers.

Enjoy a fun and rewarding experience by joining our team.

Consult the list below to learn more about volunteer opportunities available to you.

For all sites

Distribution
- Hand out Canadian flags or promotional items to the general public.
- Collect and recycle empty boxes.
- Bilingualism is an asset (English-French).
Information Officer
- Inform visitors about Canada Day activities.
- Bilingualism is required (English-French).
Green Team
- Fill water bottles belonging to members of the public.
- Bilingualism is an asset (English-French).
Host
- Greet artists, other guests and caterer (if applicable).
- Control access to the reserved area.
- Offer refreshments and keep the premises tidy.
- Bilingualism is required (English-French).
Activity Assistant
- Assist the activity coordinator in preparing the activities.
- Ensure the smooth running of activities and, if necessary, assist participants.
- Assist in line-up control.
- Ensure that the activity area is clean and safe.
- Bilingualism is an asset (English-French).
Assistant to people with special needs
- Greet people with special needs.
- Control access to the reserved area.
- Bilingualism is an asset (English-French).
Lost children attendant
- Patrol the site in search of a missing person (parent or child).
- Follow procedures.
- Bilingualism is required (English-French).

The Volunteer Program for Canada Day 2024 is presented by Giant Tiger.

To submit your volunteer application, download and save this form on your computer before completing it.

Once the form is completed, please send it:

Volunteer application form [PDF version - 1.3 MB]

You must download and save this PDF form to your computer before filling it out.

All volunteer application forms are considered. Only successful applicants are interviewed. The selection process includes a criminal record check.

Contact the Canadian Heritage Volunteer Centre by email at benevoles-volunteer@pch.gc.ca or by telephone at 819-956-2626.