Ottawa to host June 10 volunteer fair

Volunteer fair to be set up in open house format, giving attendees freedom to seek out interests

A view of the Jane Dedecker sculpture outside the O'Brien Aquatic Center at the YMCA on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Ottawa. The sculpture welcomes visitors as the enter the facility. The sculptur was given in honor of Julie Kay Caruso by her parents Luke and Kathy and siblings Jennifer (Steve) Cottingham, Nicole (Justin) Gayan, Angela (Adam) Rice, Luke Caruso III and Jim (Nicolette) Caruso. — The city of Ottawa, in partnership with the YMCA, will present a volunteer fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the new YMCA Gymnasium, 411 Canal St, Ottawa. (Scott Anderson)

May 31, 2024 at 5:00 am CDT

The city of Ottawa, in partnership with the YMCA, will present a volunteer fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the new YMCA Gymnasium, 411 Canal St, Ottawa.

This event aims to reimagine traditional volunteer fairs by embracing a dynamic, job fair open house format, providing attendees with a more interactive and engaging experience, the city of Ottawa said in a news release. The volunteer fair will showcase 30 dedicated tables of various local organizations and events that signed up to participate as they seek volunteers.

Attendees will have the freedom to explore different volunteer opportunities aligned with their interests and passions, allowing them to sign up for roles that resonate with them.