Volunteer

Right now, over seventy volunteers bring their passions and interests to help with direct service, to participate on steering and advisory committees, and to assist with fundraising and public awareness.

You can volunteer your time with Family Services à la familleOttawa in various ways such as: participating in a round table discussion group, joining a committee, or volunteering with a community program or at our annual fundraiser Juke Box Mania. Some community programs in which we could use your help and support with include: Families & Schools Together (F&ST), Supervised Access Program, and In Love & In Danger.   Volunteers receive ongoing training and support opportunities.

Volunteer Qualifications

• Minimum age 18. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis. 
• Ability to relate well and develop rapport with people. 
• Sensitivity to individual emotional, physical and cultural needs. 
• Completed criminal record check. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

• At least a four month commitment to the program. 
• Approximately 3-6 hours per week time commitment. This may vary with the nature of the specific volunteer assignment. 
• Attendance at training sessions and educational presentations. 

Volunteer Benefits

• Opportunities to give back to the community. 
• Training and educational support. 
• Opportunities to gain work experience with professionals in varied settings. 

For further information about volunteer opportunities or for information about programs please contact: (613) 725-3601 or info@familyservicesottawa.org.

Click here for a volunteer application form

Participate in a Roundtable

From time to time Family Services à la famille Ottawa invites community members and leaders to meet informally to discuss changes, strategies for action, new initiatives, and other reflections on the state of family. Our roundtable discussions form the basis of a “think tank” which can help to create joint projects that makes sense for the whole community. 

Diverse members of the community are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion. If you would like more information, contact us via email at intake@familyservicesottawa.org. It would be helpful if you could include some information about yourself, including:

1. Your name;
2. Contact information (address, telephone, and e-mail);
3. Information on the specific areas of interest

Join a Committee

Get involved & make a difference.  Joining a Family Services à la famille Ottawa committee is a great way to make new contacts, learn about new projects, and have a hand in shaping the agency’s direction.
If you'd like to get more involved with Family Services à la famille Ottawa or simply have some great ideas you'd like to see implemented, now is the time to do something about it. Our agency has plenty of opportunities for volunteers including: Special events, Juke box,  Mental health Consumer Advisory Council, In Love & In Danger planning group, Supervised Access Committee, and more.

Check out the current events page to find out our newest opportunities!

Employment Opportunities

Family Services Ottawa supports employment equity & diversity principles. 

Available positions are posted regularly on this website, as well as in relevant local newspapers, other community health and resource centres, and related agencies.

Manager of Community Programs

Program Areas:

Family Life Education
Families and Schools Together
Family Advocacy Program
Around the Rainbow
In Love and In Danger
Supervised Access Program

Qualifications

Education: Masters in Business or Counselling discipline or equivalent

Experience: A minimum of five years experience with demonstrated knowledge and professional practice skills in service management.  Experience in program management, human resources management, service development, administration, budget management, and program evaluation required.

Experience in managing in a Union environment preferable.

Counselling experience an asset.

Other: Bilingualism preferred

Duties: Is responsible for the program management, delivery, evaluation, and administration of Community Programs.  May include direct clinical supervision and some direct service if appropriate.
Insures that the services of the Community Programs are delivered according to the goals, values and Mission of the agency.
Initiates, develops and implements procedures to fulfil mandate of program. Insures that staffing is adequate.

Status: Permanent position, full time (35 hours /week).

Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Classification: Level 7  $67,156 to $79,007

Position Begins: Immediately

Apply to: Zoi Coucopoulos by April 23rd, 2008

If you would like to submit your résumé for a position not advertised, it will be kept on file for 6 months. Please state the type of position you are interested in.

Student Placements

Family Services à la famille Ottawa offers unpaid placements to students from a variety of high school, college and university programs.  If you would like to do a placement with us please contact us. 

To apply for a placement position with Family Services à la famille Ottawa, please send your résumé and a cover letter. Tell us why you would like to do a placement at Family Services à la famille Ottawa. Let us know what your program requires, including hours, days, length of placement and learning objectives.

Unless noted otherwise, all résumés and applications should be forwarded to:

Family Services à la famille Ottawa
Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Y 4X5
Telephone: (613) 725-3601
Facsimile: (613) 725-5651
TTY: (613) 725-6175
*Please note that due to the volume of résumés received only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Helpful Hints for Applicants

• We prefer to receive your résumé by mail or fax. If you choose to e-mail your application, please include your cover letter and résumé as a single MS Word or PDF document.


• Remember to reference the position you are applying for in your cover letter.


• Only submit your cover letter and résumé. We do not need copies of references, certificates or other accreditations at this time.


• We receive a high volume of applications and are not able to field telephone queries or confirm receipt of résumés regarding advertised positions.