
What we’re about
Welcome to Pay It Forward - Ottawa Volunteering!
Do you want to meet other people where you'll be engaged in meaningful, inclusive and fun activities which make a difference where you live?
If you do . . . then you've found the right place and the right group of new friends!
This is where conscious people come to take action.
The idea is simple: WE PAY IT FORWARD. We meet at a local event, fundraiser, organization or agency, roll up our sleeves, and then volunteer.
Our group is aimed at creating a place for like-minded people to meet while helping their community.
Bring yourself, your friends and spread the word.
We look forward to meeting you SOON!
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Let's lend a helping hand to this non-profit chicken sanctuary. It's an hour outside Ottawa, we'll do some work around the grounds for a few hours, have some lunch and then you are free to explore the beautiful surrounding area around Perth and Rideau Ferry. Oh, and you will get to meet a few of the friendly chickens that call Secondhand Stories home.
About Secondhand Stories
Secondhand Stories is a registered non-profit chicken sanctuary near Perth, Ontario. They provide a loving forever home to 21 rescued chickens and aim to inspire compassion for chickens through rescue, advocacy, and education.
https://www.secondhandstories.ca
Work Day
Activities the sanctuary needs assistance with include gardening, landscaping, small carpentry, and cleaning. All tools and supplies will be provided, as well as lunch and bottled water. Please wear closed-toe shoes. You should also plan to wear and or bring sunscreen, bug repellent and a sun hat.
You’re also welcome to bring chickens treats. To avoid bringing something that might be toxic to the chickens please limit your offerings to: blueberries, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, lettuce, watermelon or cucumber. We ask that you do not bring animal products and by-products (i.e. eggs, milk, cheese) our of respect for the residents who call Secondhand Stories their home.
Directions and getting there
For those who want to carpool, we'll meet in the IKEA parking lot at 8:15am and caravan from there at 8:30 sharp, or you can head there on your own with the directions below. There is a Starbucks at the Chapters there for your road trip:) It is about an hours drive to the camp.
The sanctuary is located at 21 Pegg Road, Lombardy, ON, K0G 1L0. It is one hour away.
- Take Highway 417 West and exit onto Highway 7 West
- Stay on Highway 7 West for approximately 45 minutes
- When passing through Carleton Place, turn left onto the 15 South
- Continue on the 15 South through Smiths Falls, exiting to Rideau Ferry Rd/County Rd 1 in Lombardy
- Drive down Rideau Ferry Road, turning left onto Pegg Road. Secondhand Stories will be the first house on the left at 21 Pegg Road.