HOPE is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit events management organization that raises funds for community-based charities. Inspired by Terry Fox's run across Canada, in 1981 a group of friends in Ottawa founded HOPE to make a difference in their community.
HOPE's flagship Volleyball SummerFest event combines recreational volleyball with live rock entertainment. Each year, more than 25,000 players and spectators flock to Mooney's Bay Beach in Ottawa for the greatest summer party in the region. These participants have helped HOPE donate over $3.5 million in support of more than 110 local charities. Not bad for a group of friends that wanted to make a difference.
These many successes are made possible because of the support of several committed stakeholders. First, and foremost, HOPE is a volunteer led and driven organization. It depends on the efforts of an active board of directors, a membership body, and a core planning team of some forty individuals who, in turn, manage close to 1200 event-day volunteers. The volunteers are assisted by a small, dedicated staff of three. HOPE is also extremely fortunate to count on the generous and continued suppport of its stellar family of corporate partners as well as the City of Ottawa.
The inspiration that led to HOPE's founding thirty years ago continues to guide us today. Now as then, the goal is to serve our community by serving up fun.
Keywords:
Sports and Recreation
, Festival
, Community Services
HOPE Ottawa Carleton
747B Ridgewood Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 6M8
What services does your organization provide? Raises funds for community-based charities
Do you have any age requirements? There are a variety of Volunteer opportunities depending on interest. Please see our website at http://www.hopehelps.com/volunteers/be-a-volunteer/
If you are a Canadian organization seeking volunteers and want to have a profile listed and/or updated with us, we invite you to fill out our volunteer questionnaire. If you have any questions or comments, we can be contacted at volunteer@canadian-universities.net.
613-237-1433
