The City of Ottawa Archives accepts interns from recognized post-secondary programs in archives, conservation, museum studies, and records management. For more information please contact archives@ottawa.ca(link opens email application)
Gain practical experience as part of an academic course. Unpaid work placement, internship or practicum to graduate and undergraduate students at post-secondary institutions. Send a copy of your résumé and contact information for your course coordinator to publicartprogram@ottawa.ca(link opens email application)
Assist an arts instructor, give tours at a museum or volunteer at a festival or one of our theatres. There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and location. Get involved in your cultural community today.
Have you ever dreamed of performing a behind-the-scenes role in the theatre? Do you love working with the public? Would you like to learn more about audio and lighting techniques? A volunteer role at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe is just what you are looking for! The Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Volunteer Company is composed of 3 crews: the Creative Resources Crew, the House Crew and the Stage Crew. Find out more...(link is external)
Contribute to telling Ottawa’s local history by volunteering with our museums and heritage events. Help deliver interactive educational programs for children, demonstrate heritage skills, or prepare a tea service in our heritage gardens.
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The Nepean Creative Arts Centre offers volunteer positions for people who are interested in volunteering in performing arts and want to gain experience while making a difference in the community. Positions may be in one of the following performing arts disciplines: dance, drama, music, theatre or visual arts.
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The Nepean Visual Arts Centre, a visual arts facility at the Nepean Sportsplex, offers volunteer positions for people who are interested in the visual arts and want to gain experience while making a difference in the community. Positions may be in one of the following visual arts disciplines: pottery, painting, mixed media, drawing, and/or cartooning.
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Volunteers play an important role at the Shenkman Arts Centre. The Volunteer Company helps to make the theatre more accessible to both patrons and artists by donating their services as members of the House Crew (ushers, ticket takers and greeters), the Stage Crew (lighting, sound and staging technicians for non-profit shows) and the Hospitality Crew. Find out more...(link is external)
The City of Ottawa is an employer you’ll be proud to work for. Find current opportunities(link is external) in administration and cultural programs.