Find criminology-related volunteer opportunities in this slideshow.
Volunteer Opportunities

Elizabeth Fry Society
The only Ottawa group using a feminist, intersectional approach to support criminalized women and gender-diverse people, serving those often overlooked.

John Howard Society
We are a charitable nonprofit delivering evidence-based prevention, intervention, advocacy, education, and community services across Ottawa.

Ottawa Victim Services (OVS)
OVS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to individuals and families affected by crime or tragedy.

Forensic Psychology Research Centre
Aims to serve as a central hub for advancing and promoting forensic psychology research and practice.

Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA)
CoSA is a restorative justice program helping individuals convicted of sexual offences reintegrate into the community.

Interval House of Ottawa (IHO)
IHO offers support and residential care to women and gender-diverse people fleeing domestic and gender-based violence.

The Royal Ottawa - Mental Health Centre
We are a hospital specializing in mental health, research, and education for complex, treatment-resistant illness and addiction.
NEW: The Sexual Behaviours Clinic is seeking research volunteers for data entry, writing, analysis, and surveys. Send a cover letter and CV to: sexualbehaviours@theroyal.ca and Lisa.Murphy@theroyal.ca.

Ottawa Police Service
The Ottawa Police Service believes in community policing—solving community problems with the assistance of community members.Community Police Centres rely heavily on trained volunteers. Most volunteers assist at Centres in their neighbourhoods. They answer questions and may also run crime prevention programs.

Distress Centre of Ottawa
We support individuals experiencing distress or crisis, addressing a range of issues including suicidal ideation, abuse or violence, mental and physical illness, bereavement, addictions, challenges related to sexuality and relationships, youth concerns, unemployment, and more. Our services provide compassionate and comprehensive assistance tailored to each person’s situation.