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.
Our second 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa, Horizon Growth Company mentor, Sam Turgeon-Brabazon! Read on to learn more about Sam and why he decided to become a volunteer in our JA Ottawa program. Robyn Lester, JA Company Coordinator, wrote: “From the moment Sam started volunteering with ONFE, it was evident that he had an…
Our first 2023 volunteer spotlight features Rollande Dorval. Read on to learn more about Rollande and why she decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program, including what Nicola Powadiuk, Vice Principal at Featherston Drive Public School wrote about Rollande, “Rollande Dorval, who is a regular volunteer in our AUT A room, is truly…
Foci solutions provided Ottawa Network for Education with a user-friendly, custom-made solution for our complex volunteer tracking problem and it has increased our efficiency and ability to serve students and teachers in Ottawa. Throughout the process, they were always open to feedback and welcomed questions and consultation. They had patience with our level of technical…
The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) is a non-profit organization that aims to support and empower children and youth in the Ottawa community. ONFE achieves its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives, many of which are driven by volunteers who are passionate about education, helping children and youth succeed, and making a difference…
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, Albert Wong, had to say about Mike’s volunteer work: “Mike has graciously volunteered with JA, in French and English, throughout…
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 and student think of Alison’s volunteer contributions: “Alison has been a virtual volunteer with my class for the past year…
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 the ONFE volunteer community. But first, here’s what our JA Company Coordinator, Robyn Lester, had to say about Annie’s and…
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 class throughout the pandemic. She is consistent, reliable, cheerful and the students really enjoy working with her. For all of…
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 help JA with our stakeholder engagement and communications strategy. She also helped find efficiencies in our work processes (process mapping and…
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 some lovely quotes from a teacher and a student who have both experienced Dianne’s brilliance. “Dianne has worked virtually with…
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