Volunteer

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Make a difference with Matthew House Ottawa

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our team of dedicated volunteers.

Whether you’re moving furniture for a family in need or supporting a refugee claimant with nowhere else to go, your support helps to rebuild lives.

Volunteers loading furniture into a truck

Meet our people

Get to know some of the incredible volunteers helping us provide home, community, and dignity to neighbours in need.

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Answering a Calling - Anjali Mishra’s Story
Answering a Calling - Anjali Mishra’s Story

Often, supporting vulnerable neighbours, and particularly refugee claimants, is framed around what they gain. In Anjali’s experience, “I have gained so much more, truly so much more, from the opportunity..”

A Truth You Can’t Ignore: Richard’s Story
A Truth You Can’t Ignore: Richard’s Story

“It’s an investment in our country, and a better future for all of us.”

Waste Not, Want Not: Mark’s Story
Waste Not, Want Not: Mark’s Story

“I’m proud to be part of welcoming newcomers.”

Loving Others More: Rebecca's Story
Loving Others More: Rebecca's Story

“We are serving people who are going through the hardest thing they’ll ever go through. We’ve been able to see how much it means to people when we can love on them and give them that warm welcome.”