Changemaker Social: Get on Boards – 2nd Edition Comes to Ottawa

What happens when people who want to make a difference meet the organizations that need their skills, experience, and passion?

That’s the idea behind Changemaker Social: Get on Boards – 2nd Edition, an upcoming Volunteer Ottawa networking event taking place on October 14, 2026, and Heartfelt IT is proud to support it.

The in-person event is designed to bring together aspiring and existing board members, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and professionals from across Ottawa’s charitable and nonprofit sector. According to Volunteer Ottawa, the event uses a speed-dating-style format to help participants meet people, explore opportunities, ask questions, and discover how their skills can contribute to board service.

A Different Kind of Networking Event

Traditional networking can sometimes mean exchanging business cards and having a few quick conversations. Changemaker Social takes a different approach.

The event is built around making meaningful connections between people and organizations.

Maybe you have been thinking about joining a nonprofit board but aren't sure where to start. Maybe you already have board experience and want to connect with another organization. Or perhaps you work in the nonprofit sector and want to meet people who can contribute their knowledge, skills, and perspective.

This event creates an opportunity to have those conversations in person.

Volunteer Ottawa describes its Changemakers Socials as evening networking events for people who work in, volunteer with, or support the charitable and nonprofit sector in Ottawa and the surrounding region.

Why Nonprofit Board Service Matters

Nonprofit boards bring together people with different professional backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to help organizations move forward.

Board members can contribute in many different ways. Depending on the organization, boards may benefit from experience in areas such as finance, technology, governance, communications, fundraising, human resources, marketing, law, operations, or community engagement.

You don't necessarily need to have spent your entire career working in the nonprofit sector to have something valuable to contribute.

Your professional experience, community connections, lived experience, or passion for a particular cause may all become part of the value you bring to a board.

For people searching for nonprofit board opportunities in Ottawa, events like Changemaker Social can provide an opportunity to start conversations directly with organizations and people involved in the sector.

Connect With Ottawa's Nonprofit Community

Volunteer Ottawa has long served as a connection point between volunteers and community organizations. Its programs and events help bring people together while supporting the capacity of Ottawa's nonprofit sector.

Its broader nonprofit-sector programming includes networking events, workshops, leadership development, and opportunities for organizations and volunteers to connect.

That makes Changemaker Social more than simply another event on the Ottawa calendar. It is an opportunity to meet people who are actively contributing to the community and to learn more about how you might contribute, too.

Heartfelt IT Is Proud to Support Changemakers

At Heartfelt IT, we work with organizations that rely on technology to serve their communities, manage their operations, and stay connected.

But supporting the nonprofit community isn't only about technology.

It's also about supporting the people behind these organizations.

That's why we're proud to support Volunteer Ottawa's Changemaker Social and help create opportunities for people to connect, share ideas, and explore ways to contribute to the charitable and nonprofit sector.

We believe strong communities are built by people who are willing to show up, share their skills, and help organizations do meaningful work.

And We Have a Little Surprise Planned... 👀

We're not going to give everything away just yet.

As part of the October 14 event, Heartfelt IT has a special surprise planned for attendees.

We will reveal the surprise during the event.

And there's one important detail:

You have to be there in person.

That's right — the details won't be posted online ahead of time. The surprise will be revealed in the room during the event, and you'll need to be present to have a chance to win.

So if you're already planning to attend, make sure you stick around.

We're keeping the details under wraps for now. 😉

Join Us on October 14

Changemaker Social: Get on Boards – 2nd Edition takes place on October 14, 2026, at Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Ave., Ottawa.

The event is listed as an in-person networking event, with tickets priced at $25 and registration required. Volunteer Ottawa's current event information also identifies it as a 19+ event.

Whether you're looking for Ottawa nonprofit board opportunities, interested in volunteering, already serving on a board, or simply want to meet others who care about making a difference, this is an opportunity to connect with Ottawa's nonprofit community.

Come curious.

Meet new people.

Explore where your skills could make an impact.

And if you're attending, stay until the end.

You never know what might be waiting for you. 👀

Interested in joining us? Visit our event page to learn more and get connected here: https://heartfeltit.com/event-raffle