OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Your Heart. Their Hope.
Become a Shepherds Volunteer.
Every day, from Kanata, to Montreal Road and places in between, Shepherds of Good Hope Volunteers are changing the lives of people experiencing homelessness in our Ottawa.
When you become a volunteer at Shepherds of Good Hope, another life is changed; yours.
Giving your time and talent in support of others is a fulfilling experience. Volunteering at Shepherds of Good Hope is a tangible way to be part of the community and see your efforts help people in real time.
Shepherds of Good Hope offers you a chance to volunteer in any of our Supportive Housing Residences (Kanata, Merivale Road, Lowertown, Montreal Road), our Hope Garden (during the season), and of course our Community Kitchen on Murray Street.
Are you ready to get started?
Individual Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our locations across the city, helping us create welcoming, supportive spaces for our guests and residents. Your time and involvement directly contribute to building community, fostering connection, and enhancing the day-to-day experiences of those we serve.
There are a variety of meaningful ways to get involved—whether it’s prepping or serving food in our community kitchen, helping in the garden, leading social activities like bingo or karaoke, or supporting our teams through administrative work. Each opportunity offers a chance to make a tangible difference.
Do you have a unique skill or passion you’d like to share? We would love to hear from you. Your contributions—big or small—help strengthen our community and support individuals on their journey toward stability and belonging.
There’s a volunteer opportunity to match your interests, availability, and desire to give back, though we are particularly seeking individuals who can make a regular commitment for at least six months. Getting started is easy—simply reach out and tell us a bit about yourself and where you’d like to get involved.
Step 1
Complete our volunteer application form
Step 2
Complete the onboarding process through our volunteer platform VOME
Step 3
Attend in person onboarding to get yourself acquainted with the program and how they support our community members
Step 4
Connect with your program of choice to get started!
Group Volunteering
Many Hands Make Light Work
Circles of friends, work colleagues, university and service clubs, classes, faith groups, families, and neighbours can all find volunteer opportunities at Shepherds of Good Hope.
Your group can help in a variety of ways, at locations all over the city, so you’re sure to find an opportunity that will make your group part of the greater good.
Great for team building!
Want to Volunteer as a Group?
Tell us about yourself, your group, and before you know it, you’ll be joining us in our goal to end chronic homelessness in Ottawa!
Get started today with our Group Volunteering Welcome Form.
Please Note:
Group volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age to volunteer without parental or school supervision. If you have people under the age of 18 who want to make a difference, please contact us by email at volunteer@sghottawa.com and we can discuss options with you.
Current Opportunities
H.O.P.E Volleyball
Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at Mooney’s Bay Beach
This is a fundraising event with multiple volunteer tasks and shifts available.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sarah Langham at slangham@sghottawa.com
Looking for volunteers for these tasks:
- Hope Living – Food Service
- 216 Murray Drop-in – Food Service
- Hope Garden – General Gardening