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.

Become a volunteer

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 (LeBreton Flats Park only)

  • Greet people with special needs.
  • Control access to the reserved area.
  • Bilingualism is an asset (English-French).

• Child Identification Bracelets

  • Distribute and explain the use of child identification bracelets.

Information

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