Location

1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

Let’s Connect!

Walk & Talk

Whether you’re heading home late at night, traveling through an unfamiliar neighborhood or just feeling unsure about walking alone, our walk and talk service is here to ensure you are never without support. Our volunteers are ready to chat with you over the phone, providing friendly conversation and a reassuring presence until you safely reach your destination.

How Does it Work?

If you’d like some company while walking, just give us a call at (613) 520-4449 during our operational hours – it’s that easy! A friendly USC volunteer will stay on the line with you throughout your entire journey, whether you’re on or off campus, or even in a different country. 

This service is perfect for when you:

  • Prefer phone support over walking with someone
  • Are walking in unfamiliar or uncomfortable areas
  • Want immediate support and company without having to wait for volunteer arrival
  • Are travelling outside of the Ottawa/Gatineau area
  • Just need a friendly voice to chat with
The walk and talk service is completely free (standard phone charges may apply for international calls)!
There’s no appointments, no waiting – just immediate support whenever and wherever you need it. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The walk and talk is a phone-based service where you can chat with a USC volunteer as you walk to your destination. This service is an alternative to safe walk and is available during operational hours.

To request a walk and talk, call (613) 520-4449 during operational hours, and a USC volunteer will stay on the phone with you until you safely reach your destination.

Yes, the walk and talk service can be used whether you’re on or off campus. The service is ideal for students walking in unfamiliar or unsafe areas.

Yes, you can use the walk and talk service even if you are in a different country, as long as it is during our operational hours in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Yes, the walk and talk service is completely free of charge, but phone bill charges may apply for international calls.