Michaëlle Jean Centre for Global and Community Engagement

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. 

Two uOttawa students Emma and Chloe share their remote volunteer experience and prove that you can still have an enriching volunteer experience even while social distancing!

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."

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.