VegOttawa Association is operated entirely by volunteers, which means volunteer support is always needed! Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do, and we welcome new volunteers throughout the year.
VegOttawa Fest
Planning and hosting a festival is no small feat! We are looking for 50+ volunteers to help us run the event on July 25, which requires being available for at least one predetermined shift at the Fest venue and attending one (1) training session in the weeks prior.
Tabling At Summer Markets
VegOttawa will be tabling at several markets this summer. Come hang out with us, meet people, learn about the organization, and maybe do some shopping! Email linda@vegottawa.org to sign up.
Help Host a Series of Community Breakfasts
VegOttawa is partnering with the Centretown Community Health Centre to host some Welcome Breakfasts for community members (newcomers and seniors) who are facing social/economic barriers. We’ll need help gathering ingredients, preparing and serving the meals, setup and cleanup.
General Volunteers
If you are interested in other/general volunteering positions, consider joining our volunteer team. VegOttawa volunteers gain valuable experience, meet like-minded people, and support VegOttawa’s work to promote plant-based lifestyles in the Ottawa area! If you are interested in volunteering with VegOttawa, please fill out our volunteer application form below, and we will contact you with more information.
Board of Director Opportunities
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please complete the board application form. We are currently accepting applications for specific positions, and directors-at-large. If you’re passionate about promoting veganism (and especially if you have skills in fundraising, or socials/comms) we encourage you to apply! All positions are volunteer.
Fundraising Director
As Director of Fundraising, you’ll develop and implement a multi-year strategy to ensure VegOttawa’s financial sustainability. You’ll lead donor engagement, grant writing, and campaign coordination—working closely with our board, volunteers, and partners to grow our impact.
Your responsibilities as a board director:
- Attend and participate in monthly board meetings
- Advocate for VegOttawa and our mission
- Follow our code of conduct and by-laws
- Offer ideas and contribute to discussions
- Assist with events when possible
- Work collaboratively with the team
- Carry out tasks related to your role as applicable
Key Responsibilities of Fundraising:
- Design and execute a diversified fundraising strategy (individual giving, major gifts, grants, events, sponsorships, online appeals)
- Create annual fundraising plans and revenue targets; report progress to the board
- Cultivate donor and funder relationships; manage a robust donor pipeline
- Oversee grant research, proposal writing, compliance, and reporting
- Lead fundraising campaigns and donor events in collaboration with Events and Marketing
- Develop stewardship programs and ensure timely donor communications
- Maintain accurate donor records and ensure data privacy
- Align sponsorships and fundraising asks with Business Partnerships
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