Jobs & Volunteering

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is looking for dynamic, interesting and personable people to join the Reception Group of Volunteers. These volunteers are the front line people at the museum, greeting visitors, taking entrance fees, and imparting a short history of the former Rosamond Woolen Mill and Textile industry in Almonte and the Mississippi Valley. They are also the sales people for the amazing hand made items in the gift shop, so a knowledge of retail is an asset but not necessary.

There are many other jobs to do during a three hour shift , one time a week or one time every two weeks. Shifts are 10am-1pm or 1-4pm, if you are interested in joining this wonderful group of volunteers please contact Barb Dickson, and she will set up an orientation session.

Email Barb Dickson, Volunteer coordinator at [email protected]

Friends of the Canadian War Museum

The Friends is an all volunteer national charity providing financial support for educational programs and projects for youth, new Canadians and other interested persons interested in Canada’s military history.  Events are held at the Canadian War Museum and across the country. Learn more.

Heritage Ottawa

Do you enjoy local history, architecture or design? If yes, we encourage you to join Heritage Ottawa and to get involved. We have several volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to you! Volunteers are needed to help with: Sunday walking tours, Doors Open, Heritage Week, Annual Heritage Forum, Colonel By Day, Special projects

Arnprior & District Museum

The Arnprior and District Museum has a wide variety of volunteer positions for adults and students alike, and seek volunteer team members of all skills and abilities.

Would you like to help maintain our heritage perennial garden? Can you help build a new exhibit or have experience with carpentry?  Can you conduct research, document artifacts, write grants, assist with children’s programs or greet visitors? Share your talents or learn a new skill by joining our team! For more information, call 613-623-4902 or email [email protected].

Watson’s Mill

It doesn’t matter if you can spare only an hour or two, or help out on one of their special events…anytime donated is a step to keeping the “Heart of Manotick” open and productive. If you would like to help, Watson’s Mill guarantees fun, friendship and an atmosphere that is historic and memorable. High School students are welcome – volunteer hours at the Mill can be put toward your compulsory community hours for graduation. If you require further information please contact the office at Watson’s Mill. Find out more.

Capital Heritage Connexion

We welcome the valued support of dedicated volunteers. Without you, we couldn’t fulfill our mandate to advance Ottawa’s rich heritage offerings. Volunteers with Capital Heritage Connexion (formerly the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa) will help organize, promote and stage events like Heritage Day, and special programs and projects. For more information contact us at [email protected] or 613-562-0405.

Central Experimental Farm Advisory Council (CEFAC)

We are seeking someone to participate as a member of the Advisory Council.  For more information contact [email protected].

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s National Volunteer program has launched in Eastern Ontario!  Volunteers inspect, clean and report on war graves located in and around the Ottawa area during summer months.  If you would like to help care for war graves in your local area, please visit our web page for more information. https://www.cwgc.org/our-work/volunteer/volunteering-in-north-america/ 

Historical Society of Ottawa 

The Historical Society of Ottawa, Ottawa’s oldest historical society, is seeking volunteers to assist with their Treasury Committee and Events Committee. 

Treasury Committee

• Tax-related activities: managing communications with the CRA, managing our taxes and charitable organization status
• Banking: managing our investment portfolio, maintaining five chequing signatories, and managing our annual banking details
• Grants: managing our annual grants requests
• Fundraising: investigating ways to increase funds

Events Committee

• Video recording and video editing of our in-person speaker series presentations

Those interested should send an email to [email protected]