Volunteer in the Community - Ten Oaks Project

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Camp Ten Oaks has shown me that I can be whoever I want to be. And, nobody can ever judge me for that.

Camp Ten Oaks camper

The sense of belonging and community that I get from Ten Oaks is something that I can feel year-round.

Camp Ten Oaks camper

As staff, we create an intentional space for our campers where for one week, they don’t have to be afraid or ashamed of anything about themselves.

Camp Ten Oaks volunteer

I can credit the beautifully diverse chosen family that I now have to Ten Oaks. It’s filled a great void in the community for me.

Camp Ten Oaks camper parent

Being a camper has opened my eyes to the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, to the diversity of the group I’m a part of.

Camp Ten Oaks camper

When I left Project Acorn, the world was a different, more magical, and more manageable place.

Project Acorn participant

The best part of Project Acorn for me was seeing how much love and support is built in such a short span of time.

Project Acorn volunteer

At Project Acorn, I realized that I can have a powerful voice.

Youth Advisory Committee member

Be an acorn volunteer

Whether at a Ten Oaks event or in the greater community, our volunteers are essential to sharing our mission and values with others. Volunteers help run awesome fundraisers, host family picnics, and table at Pride events.

Current opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Ottawa Community Engagement Committee! This wonderful group of people dream up and make all our community events a reality. They’re the folks behind your favourite Pride Picnics, Family Day celebrations, craft afternoons, movie screenings, Hallowe’en gatherings, and our fundraising events.

As we look at how and what to offer as virtual community events until it’s safe to gather in person, we are also looking for new folks to join this team. We typically meet once a month and beyond that, the commitment is based on what specific things you volunteer to help with or lead. If you’re interested in learning more or ready to jump on board, send us an email!