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 opportunities

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer at our Weekly Community BBQs

Dates: Thursdays, June 25 - September 10, 2026

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm (shifts range from 30 - 60 minutes)

Location: Brantwood Park Fieldhouse (39 Onslow Crescent)

(Rain or Shine, but we cancel for Thunder/Lightning or Tornado warnings).

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, except for grilling on the BBQ and working the cash, which requires a volunteer who is at least 18 years old.

Tasks Include:

Wash and cut up toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, onion)
Working the cash (and Square Point of Sale system) - no prior experience necessary
Handing out buns and napkins
Handing out chips and drinks
Handing out BBQ meat
Grilling hot dogs and hamburgers on the BBQ
Cleaning up, both outside and inside

Just 30 minutes of your time can make a huge difference in your community!

Click on the date(s) below and you can sign up for a task that works for you:

Thursday September 10, 2026 - Final BBQ!

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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.