About Us

The Ghanaian Association of Ottawa {(GAO)} is a non-profit community organization representing Ghanaians residing in the National Capital Region of Canada (NCR) Ottawa. GAO is committed to organizing Ghanaians socially, culturally and democratically in order to promote the collective needs of Ghanaians in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with GAO. Our organization greatly values the commitment of our dedicated volunteers, who play crucial roles in promoting our activities. Explore the various volunteer groups you can join below

Marketing and communication

The GAO Communication and Marketing Committee is dedicated to building the GAO brand, showcasing its services, and attracting new members and stakeholders.

Events Planning and organization

The Event Planning Committee at GAO oversees the comprehensive planning and coordination of major events.

Writers/Reporters & webmasters

Passionate about writing, reporting, or managing web content? Join GAO as a writer, reporter, or webmaster.

Tutors

Passionate about teaching in our community?

Photographer/ Videographer

Passionate about capturing moments? Volunteer as a photographer or videographer for the GAO and help document our impactful initiatives! Join us in making a difference through the power of visual storytelling.

General Volunteers

Join GAO in making a difference! Explore diverse volunteer opportunities to support culture, society, and community initiatives. Your impact starts here!

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Support Our Activities By a Donation

Our Partners

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Become A Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with GAO. Our organization greatly values the commitment of our dedicated volunteers, who play crucial roles in promoting our activities.

Latest News

Volunteer Spotlight: Making a Difference with GAO

Volunteer Spotlight: Making a Difference with GAO

Meet the unsung heroes behind the Ghanaian Association of Ottawa (GAO): our dedicated volunteers. From event planning to community outreach,…

Celebrating Community: Highlights from GAO Events

Celebrating Community: Highlights from GAO Events

Join us on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of events hosted by the Ghanaian Association of Ottawa (GAO). From…

Preserving Cultural Heritage: The GAO Language School

Preserving Cultural Heritage: The GAO Language School

Introduction Step into the vibrant world of the Ghanaian Association of Ottawa (GAO) Language School, where culture comes alive through…