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Office Support and Data Entry

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Office volunteers are very valuable at the OHS. Volunteers help in the office with a variety of projects including: data entry, filing, telephone calls, photocopying, and research.

Office volunteers are needed at the OHS from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30am and 4:30pm.

Office Volunteer Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Volunteers must have some weekday, daytime availability.
  • Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one morning or afternoon shift per week.
  • Strong computer skills and experience with data entry is an asset.
  • Volunteers must have strong communication skills.
  • Volunteers must be comfortable making telephone calls.
  • All office volunteers are required to attend a general orientation.

Steps to Becoming an Office Volunteer:

  • Download a copy of the OHS Volunteer Application Package:
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  • Complete the application package and return to the OHS Volunteer Department, volunteer@ottawahumane.ca.
  • Volunteers whose skills and availability match the Office Support program will be contacted for an interview. If we do not have a volunteer opportunity immediately, your application will be kept on file for two months.
  • Following the interview, all volunteers will be asked to complete a criminal record and scheduled for an orientation.