With the amazing volunteers and partners that help us each day, we’ve got a lot of stories to tell!
We publish new Ottawa education-related stories each month. Follow along to learn about the great things happening in your community.
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Wood
Our final 2022 volunteer spotlight features Mike Wood! Read on to learn more about Mike and why he decided to become a volunteer in our JA Ottawa program. Here’s what ONFE’s Director of JA Ottawa,…
ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Alison Cumminger
Our fifth 2022 volunteer spotlight features Alison Cumminger! Read on to learn more about Alison and why she decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program. Here’s what a Gloucester High School staff member…
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Annie Zhang & Jane Van den Dries
Our fourth 2022 volunteer spotlight features Annie Zhang and Jane Van den Dries, two awesome volunteers in our JA Ottawa program! Read on to learn more about why Annie and Jane are a part of…
ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Susan Fuentes
Our third 2022 volunteer spotlight features Susan Fuentes! Read on to learn more about Susan and why she decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program. Quote about Susan: “She has worked with my…
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Christine Pothier
Our second 2022 volunteer spotlight features Christine Pothier! Read on to learn more about Christine and why she decided to become a volunteer in our JA Ottawa program. Quote about Christine: “Christine graciously volunteered to…
ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Dianne Borg
Our first 2022 volunteer spotlight features Dianne Borg! Read on to learn more about Dianne and why she decided to become a part of the ONFE community as a volunteer. But before that, below are…
Diversifying the reach of ONFE’s programs with support from Bilingual Ottawa
At the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE), we strive to reach all children and youth in Ottawa, and we believe that francophone K-12 students should have the same access to ONFE’s programs as English-speaking students. …
Join us at our 2022 Spark Soirée gala
ONFE’s Spark Soirée is a fun-filled night featuring an amazing gourmet breakfast-for-dinner inspired menu, and late-night entertainment with one of Montreal’s hottest cover bands, The Ultimate Showband. It’s a night you do not want to…
5 ways to make the most of the festive season
Wow, 2021 is almost over. The bad news is time is whizzing by and pulling us involuntarily along with it. The good news is: we have another festive season at hand! There is so much to love about this time of year—the soothing carols, the enchanting lights, the increase in positivity…
ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Anne Lalonde
This month’s volunteer spotlight features Anne Lalonde! Anne is a volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program, where members of the community come in to provide support to students who are falling behind their peers….
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Jason Hunt
This month we’re proud to feature a JA Ottawa volunteer: Jason Hunt! JA Ottawa teaches financial literacy and entrepreneurship to students from grades 6 through 12, and we rely on virtual volunteers to share their…
ONFE’s Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Henry Starzynski
ONFE is incredibly fortunate to have a diverse team of compassionate, caring volunteers who bring a range of backgrounds and skills to their respective roles supporting students and teachers within the OCDSB. We would like to…
Inspire your junior chef and support ONFE at the same time!
Julianna Banana, an Ottawa small business and mom and daughter duo, aims to inspire kids and families to get baking, cooking, and creating in the kitchen all while learning about food, having fun, and gaining an…
ONFE’s Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Therese Coady
ONFE is incredibly fortunate to have a diverse team of compassionate, caring volunteers who bring a range of backgrounds and skills to their respective roles supporting students and teachers within the OCDSB. We would like to…
ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Lisabelle Boudreau
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, ONFE continues to celebrate some of the amazing volunteers working to make a positive impact in our communities by fueling kids and igniting learning. 1. Tell us…
