Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement

Alum Natasha Jovanovic talks about her favourite volunteer placements with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Tree Fest Ottawa and the skills she acquired while volunteering.

"I wanted to volunteer to give back to my community and meet new people. I also knew that I wanted to work in the environmental field so I wanted to try and get as much experience as possible before graduating."

As you know, the entire world is affected by the current pandemic. While we need to respect physical distancing guidelines and government directives, it is still possible to lend a hand where needed.

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Bachelor of Sociology with minor in Social Work (2019)
Currently doing her Master's in Sociology

"The job market often requires experience and that's why volunteering seemed like a good option to not only expand my network, but also broaden my skills outside of my field of study."

She talks to us about her volunteer placements with the Sociology and Anthropology Student Association and the Assemblée de la Francophonie de l'Ontario.

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship provides community-focused experiential learning opportunities for graduating students to become active and effective change-makers, bringing new ideas and working closely with communities to foster sustainable and positive social change in Canada and around the world.

This year, three students from the University of Ottawa have been selected by the Pathy Foundation and have received $40,000 towards their project. With that money, Daniella Gallardo, Nayaelah Siddiqui and Samantha Elizabeth Dignam will be able to affect real change in communities that are important to them.