Volunteers Make A Big Difference At Our Schools
Parents are invited to participate in the day-to-day activities of school life by volunteering at their child's school. Offering to help can make a positive difference in your child's education. You could be asked to prepare classroom materials, help out at special school events, or read to students. Join your school council and find out more about the many activities planned for this school year or simply call the Principal of your child's school. Retirees, seniors, university students, and other community members (non-parents) can also get involved through the Ottawa Volunteers in Education program run by the Ottawa Network for Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, the Ontario Network for Education (ONFE) processes all non-parent volunteers. Due to current exceptional circumstances, the OCDSB has developed a new process by which individuals can volunteer with medium to high-risk activities. This will help to ensure that ONFE is not overburdened as they facilitate other organizations in addition to the OCDSB.
- Clubs, Activities and Events
The clubs, activities and events differ on a school by school basis and may include such things as environmental clubs, drama clubs, choir/music clubs/activities, chess club, leadership groups/activities, character development initiatives, etcetera. - Winter Secondary Sports
The deadline for secondary winter sports registration is: 31 October 2012. Winter sports include:Basketball Junior Boys
Basketball Senior Boys
Curling Boys
Curling Girls
Hockey OFSAA Girls
Hockey Boys OFSAA Contact
Skiing Alpine Boys & Girls Combined
Skiing Nordic Boys & Girls Combined
Snow boarding
Volleyball Senior Girls
Water Polo Girls
Wrestling Boys & Girls Combined - Spring Secondary Sports
The deadline for secondary spring sports registration is: 31 March 2013. Spring sports include:- Baseball
- Football, Touch Girls
- Lacrosse
- Rugby Junior Boys
- Rugby Senior Boys
- Rugby Girls
- Soccer Junior Varsity Girls
- Soccer Varsity Girls
- Track & Field (Boys & Girls Combined)
- Elementary Sports
The deadline for elementary sports registration varies. Please check with your school for more information. The following outlines when sports are currently scheduled for:
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Month |
Junior |
Intermediate |
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October |
Cross country & Soccer |
Cross Country & Touch Football |
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November |
Bordenball |
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December |
Volleyball |
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January |
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February |
Volleyball |
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March |
Basketball |
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April |
Basketball |
Badminton |
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May |
Badminton |
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June |
Track and Field |
Track and Field |
All applicants must complete the application form and ensure their applications include two references and a summary of their qualifications for the extracurricular activity in question. All applicants must also obtain a Police Record Check from Ottawa Police Services. In order to avoid normal fees associated with obtaining a police record check, please bring the OCDSB Volunteer Police Record Check Introduction Letter, signed by a Prinicipal or a member of the senior staff, with you when obtaining the record check. A sample of the letter can be found here but you must obtain an original signed copy from a Prinicipal or from a member of senior staff at the OCDSB Administrative Offices, 133 Greenbank.
Your principal is your first point of contact. If you have questions about the process, please contact Mellissa Applewaithe, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Director of Education at mellissa.applewaithe@ocdsb.ca.