Become a volunteer - 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).
Become a volunteer
To submit your volunteer application, contact the Volunteer Centre by email at benevoles-volunteer@pch.gc.ca to receive the application form.
Once the form is completed, please send it:
- By email:
- benevoles-volunteer@pch.gc.ca
- By mail:
- Volunteer Centre
25 rue Eddy, Suite 100
Gatineau, QC J8X 4B5
All volunteer application forms are considered. Only successful applicants are interviewed. The selection process includes a criminal record check.
Information
Contact the Canadian Heritage Volunteer Centre by email at benevoles-volunteer@pch.gc.ca or by telephone at 819-956-2626.
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