Making Old Ottawa East an Even Better Place to Live, Work, and Play!
Get Involved
Volunteers are the heart of CAG events!
CAG is proud to hold fun and engaging community-based, volunteer-run events throughout the year, and we could always use an extra set of helping hands! These wonderful events include Weekly Community BBQs at Brantwood Park, Winter Party in the Park, the Valentine's Skate, the Main Event and more.
Whether you're new to the neighbourhood or looking to get more involved in your favourite community event, join us in the joy of making Old Ottawa East a better place to live, work and play!
Volunteering with CAG gives you the opportunity to:
All volunteer sign-up forms are posted here, so you can select the dates and tasks that work best for you. We strive to offer volunteer shifts that are fun, flexible and leave volunteers plenty of time to enjoy the event themselves!
Meet your neighbours!
Learn new skills
Give back to your Old Ottawa East community
Earn volunteer credits for high school students
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
The Main Event 2026
Dates: Friday Sept 18 - Saturday Sept 19, 2026
Kids' Movie & Pizza Party
Dates: Friday Sept 18, 2026
Volunteers Needed: 5:00pm - 8:30pm (shifts range from 30 - 60 minutes)
Location: Old Town Hall (61 Main Street)
This is a great opportunity for people to learn how to work a cash or brush up on their customer service skills, plus volunteers eat for free! Children are welcome to join in and help with designated "Kid-Friendly" Jobs. Please note working the cash requires a volunteer who is at least 18 years old.
Tasks Include:
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Set up & Clean up
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Working the cash
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Handing out pizza, popcorn and drinks
Just 30 minutes of your time can make a huge difference in your community!
Click the link below to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/ELP9A
Family Movie Night
Dates: Friday Sept 18, 2026
Volunteers Needed: 7:00pm - 10:00pm (shifts range from 30 - 60 minutes)
Location: Springhurst Park (24 Brunswick Street)
This is a great opportunity for people to learn how to work a cash or brush up on their customer service skills! Children are welcome to join in and help with designated "Kid-Friendly" Jobs. Please note working the cash requires a volunteer who is at least 18 years old.
Tasks Include:
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Set up & Clean up
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Working the cash
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Making popcorn
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Handing out popcorn and drinks
Click the link below to sign up: link coming soon!
The Main Event - Community Party
Dates: Saturday Sept 19, 2026
Volunteers Needed: 8:30am - 4:00pm (shifts range from 30 - 60 minutes)
Location: Greenspace beside the Grande Allée (185 Main Street)
Volunteer shifts will primarily focus on set up and clean up of the event.
Click the link below to sign up: link coming soon!
Thank you to all of the volunteers from our Old Ottawa East community who generously helped make the 2026 Community BBQs happen!
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