Ontario high school students need at least 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements to earn their high school diploma.  Students can begin volunteering in the summer (July/August) of grade 8 going into grade 9.  

Once a student has earned at least 40 hours, they can submit their Community Involvement Activities Tracking Sheet to Ms. Williams in the Guidance and Student Services Centre. 

Please see a list of  Eligible and Ineligible activities here:  HPEDSB Eligible and Ineligible Activities   and more information here:

PPM 124 Community Service Hours