“Heroes for Ottawa’s Animals” Ottawa Humane Society Celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 25, 2025 — For National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3, the Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating the contributions of its more than 800 volunteers.

“Our volunteers are lifesavers,” said Heather Kotelniski, OHS Manager: Volunteers. “They are involved in everything the OHS does, from caring for the animals, providing loving foster homes and even some administration tasks.”

From animal enrichment volunteers, to helping hands at the OHS pet food bank, to volunteers who help comfort animals waking up from surgery — volunteers are involved in every aspect of the OHS.

Youth also get involved in volunteering at the OHS and helping Ottawa’s animals. These youth provide a loving, temporary home for a rabbit in need or help run OHS camp programs to build the next generation of pet owners.

All volunteer opportunities are available on the OHS’s website.

Interviews with OHS volunteers may be arranged upon request.

Media Contact
Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Senior Manager: Marketing & Communications
stephens@ottawahumane.ca
www.ottawahumane.ca