BLG Reads to Kids: 20 Years of Community Impact with OttawaReads
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BLG Reads to Kids: 20 Years of Community Impact with OttawaReads

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…

School Breakfast Program Volunteer Spotlight: Matt Boucher, St. Daniel School
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School Breakfast Program Volunteer Spotlight: Matt Boucher, St. Daniel School

It was a warm, sunny spring day in Ottawa when St. Daniel School opened their doors to a couple of ONFE staff members visiting its School Breakfast Program. When we arrive, Matt Boucher, an EA at the school, is working hard cutting watermelon pieces to be delivered to the kindergarten classrooms. He knows it will…

ONFE Volunteers In Education Spotlight: Wendy Kramer

ONFE Volunteers In Education Spotlight: Wendy Kramer

Our fifth volunteer spotlight in honour of National Volunteer Week features Wendy Kramer. Read on to learn about Wendy and why she decided to become a part of the ONFE community as a volunteer. But before that, a quote about Wendy from Adriana Johnston, Program Manager of Volunteers in Education (VIE), “Wendy Kramer is a…

JA Ottawa Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan Vecchio

JA Ottawa Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan Vecchio

Our fourth 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa alumnus and volunteer, Jordan Vecchio. “In 2018, Jordan was recognized as the JA Achiever of the Year.  He was recognized for his leadership, dedication and indominable spirit.  A true ambassador for the program, Jordan has always stepped up when we’ve asked. He’s been a JA mentor, a…

ONFE Volunteers In Education: Neil Lillico

ONFE Volunteers In Education: Neil Lillico

Our third 2023 volunteer spotlight features Neil Lillico! Read on to learn more about Neil and why he decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program. Pam Kendall, Kindergarten teacher at W.O. Mitchell PS, wrote:  “Neil Lillico is a committed volunteer who has been reading to Kindergarten students at W.O.M. for many years now…

ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Rollande Dorval

ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Rollande Dorval

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…

JA Volunteer Spotlight: Shan Gu and Foci Solutions
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JA Volunteer Spotlight: Shan Gu and Foci Solutions

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…

JA Volunteer Spotlight: Jason Hunt

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 skills with the next generation. 1.            Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Ottawa and…