CISV OTTAWA 2022 - NO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
CISV Ottawa has again had to take the difficult decision to not send delegations to any camp-based programs for 2022. This means we will not be offering villages, youth meetings, Step-up camp, or Seminar Camp programs. The international situation with vaccine rollout, and managing COVID outbreaks is still very uneven, and international travel restrictions, vaccine requirements, visa requirements and testing requirements are shifting too frequently for us to be able to commit to camp-based programs where delegations arrive from many countries. International Hosting deferred: CISV Ottawa hosting a Step-Up camp is deferred from 2022 to 2023.
Get Involved!
We always welcome new people to join the CISV Ottawa Board, for any amount of involvement, to help with specific tasks, or just to find out more about how CISV Ottawa works. Let us know if you are interested, please contact info@cisvottawa.ca. Thanks!! Here are some areas we could use help with (training & help provided by current volunteers!) - Communications - to write these handy informative emails, - Social Media - to post informative content on one or more of our Facebook, Instagram & Twitter accounts. works together with Communications & web person for a synchronized message - Web Site - do web page updates (in Wordpress), work with our webmaster to keep our web presence up to date and useful - Events - to find and book halls or other sites when we again have in-person events, like the Silly Chili chapter pot-luck, usually held in the spring. To volunteer for any of these roles, please email info@cisvottawa.ca or our Chair, Chris Lindberg chair@cisvottawa.ca
Join us at our next event
Regular CISV Ottawa board meetings are held monthly at the Board House (581 Highland Avenue). Board meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday evening of each month from 7-9pm. Email chair@cisvottawa.ca to confirm timing and location. The CISV JB Exec holds bi-weekly executive zoom meetings throughout the year to plan upcoming events. All 11+ are welcome. If you would like to join us to make new friends while developing leadership and communication skills, and being awesome, please contact jb.chair@cisvottawa.ca or instagram @cisvottawajb to find out more details.
Coldest Night of the Year: thank you! $1150 raised!On February 26, 2022, some intrepid CISV Ottawa members got together for Coldest Night of the Year, a fundraising walk to support people experiencing homelessness. Our group had a nice walk, and had some good discussions about what can lead to being unhoused, and what services can help. We also stopped off to have hot chocolate and cookies - thank you Penny Brady for the yummy snack-stop!
We exceeded our fundraising target of $1000, and collected $1150 for Cornerstone Housing for Women. Thank you so much to everyone who donated or joined in! Special thanks to top fundraiser Mei Wills who raised $250!
8 CISV Chapters participated in Coldest Night walks across Canada, and raised over $13,000! Way to go CISVers!
Join CISV Ottawa's Junior Branch What is a CISV Junior Branch?
Junior Branch (JB) is the heart and soul of CISV. The JB is the group of young local CISVers between the ages of 11-25, who develop intercultural and leadership skills through educational and social activities.
What is JB exec?: The Junior Branch executive is the group of kids who plan events and minicamps. We hold bi-weekly zoom meetings throughout the year where we plan these events and have fun!
Join us to make new friends while developing new leadership and communication skills, and being awesome. Anyone age 11+.
Contact Alice & Poppy at jb.chair@cisvottawa.ca with any questions! Or instagram @cisvottawajbCISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world
CISV builds and inspires people to actively work for a more just and peaceful world.
