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.
To close out National Volunteer Week, we are putting the spotlight on Marianne Beckstead. Marianne was born in Windsor, Ontario—the very same year D. Roy Kennedy School opened its doors. She attended the University of Windsor and joined the naval reserve unit, an experience that sounds very official but, in truth, is where she met…
Continuing with our National Volunteer Week volunteer spotlights, today we’re highlighting a truly exceptional volunteer, Rod Klassen. Rod was born in the post-war era, and according to him, he was “raised in unearned prosperity, educated well beyond his capacity, and fortunate to enjoy a most interesting profession. Along the way, he was blessed with two…
It’s National Volunteer Week and today we are putting the spotlight on Volunteer In Education volunteer, Pat Rodrigues. Pat was born in Liverpool and educated in England. Pat’s first degree was in zoology. She went as a VSO volunteer to work in Kenya on pesticide pollution where she met her husband Caje, another Zoologist. After…
In honour of National Volunteer Week, we are shining a spotlight on JA Ottawa volunteer, Natasha Myles. Originally from Ottawa, Natasha grew up in the area between Hintonburg and Westboro. After graduating from Nepean High School, Natasha went on to study business and finance at Queen’s University, and after two years of working in finance…
In honour of National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting some of our outstanding volunteers, who make us proud with their dedication to supporting Ottawa’s K-12 students. Today’s feature is on Mohammad Nasrat, a volunteer at Carson Grove Elementary School. Originally from Afghanistan, Mohammad Rasool Nasrat graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Kandahar University in…
For over 20 years, the BLG Reads to Kids program has partnered with OttawaReads to teach early literacy to students in kindergarten to grade four at Queen Elizabeth Public School. Through the voices of dedicated BLG Reads to Kids volunteers like Jane Bachynski and Emily Candy, we witness the individual and communal transformation that comes…
Our final 2023 volunteer spotlight features Rocky Cheung. Read on to learn more about Rocky and why he decided to become a volunteer with ONFE. When asked about Rocky, Pat Lacasse, Head of Health & Physical Education and Languages at Colonel By SS, wrote: “Rocky Cheung has been coaching the Colonel By tennis team in…
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…
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…
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