Do you have clients who could benefit from volunteering at Cannexus, Canada’s largest bilingual Career Development Conference? What about giving your own time to the career development community? CERIC is recruiting 8 – 10 energetic, enthusiastic and committed volunteers from the Ottawa area to assist with the on-site execution of the in-person Cannexus conference from January 25-27, 2027 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa. You can volunteer from a minimum of 1 day to the full 4 days (including pre-conference workshops) and attend sessions when not volunteering. 

Why Volunteer? 

• Gain valuable volunteer experience. Whether you are interested in event planning or career development, volunteering at Cannexus will give you ample volunteer experience  
• Connect with over 1,000 professionals from the career development, education, community, government and the private sector 
• Expand your knowledge of career development and best practices from across Canada 
• Network and attend sessions when not volunteering (volunteers receive free Cannexus registration) 
   

Who Should Volunteer? 

• Students who require volunteer service hours
• Event management students seeking hands-on event experience
• Newcomers seeking Canadian volunteer experience
• Career development professionals who want to give back to their community
• Anyone exploring career development as a career path 

Volunteer Requirements: 

• It is preferable that volunteers are from the Ottawa area. If you are not from the Ottawa area, CERIC cannot assist with funds related to travel, accommodations or out-of-pocket expenses.
• Volunteers must be available for at least 7 hours over the 4 days. This could mean one full 7-hour shift, or two 3.5 hour shifts. 
• Volunteers will be asked to attend a volunteer orientation on Sunday, January 24, 2027 at the Rogers Centre Ottawa. This is a mandatory session as it will be extremely helpful to you in fulfilling your volunteer role.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.  

Volunteer Schedule: