Community Involvement

UPDATE:

The Class of 2022 is required to complete 20 hours for graduation instead of the required 40.

10 of the 20 hours may be paid hours.

Please follow @WCIGuidance for updates

Scroll to the bottom of this page to download a copy of the Community Involvement Form

For an UPDATED list of Virtual Volunteering Opportunities, scroll to the bottom of this page

Guidance will tweet out community involvement opportunities using #wcigetinvolved.

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Normally, to meet graduation requirement students are required to complete 40 hours of community involvement. When planning your community involvement, please keep the following in mind:

All community hours which will be recorded for graduation should be approved by your Guidance Counsellor before you begin.

You can download a copy of the Community Involvement completion form from the bottom of this webpage.

When you complete your hours, ensure that the correct form has been signed by the Supervisor of the Activity; who confirms the

number of hours you did at the activity.

Return the activity completion form to the Guidance Office. Student and Parent/Guardian signatures required.

Check the "important dates" section of this agenda for the deadline date to submit your hours to Guidance.

The Guidance Department will track a student's community involvement up to a maximum of 40 hours.

The Community Involvement Form should be used ONLY for the 40 hours required for graduation.

Students are encouraged to maintain an accurate personal portfolio of all community involvement above the 40 hours required for graduation. NOTE: 20 hours are required for the Graduating Class of 2022.

Click here for the : THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FORM

Email or drop off complete form to Mrs. Pearlstein in the Guidance office.

cindy.pearlstein@yrdsb.ca

OPPORTUNITES for STUDENTS

The content below is for general informational purposes only. This information contains links to other third-party websites. Westmount Collegiate is unable to recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites.

DRAMA WAY - Arts Programs for all Abilities. Click HERE for more information.

THORNHILL CARRVILLE HOCKEY SCHOOL - Nonprofit hockey school. Click HERE for more information.

TAC SPORTS - Nonprofit March break and Summer camps. Click HERE for more information.

VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CENTRE YMCA - Apply to be a volunteer. 647-470-4501.

ROYAL CITY SOCCER CLUB - registered non-profit community organization . Click HERE for more information.

NEWMARKET PUBLIC LIBRARY - click HERE for more information - online volunteer database, listing volunteer opportunities throughout York Region.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK - click HERE for more information. Visit the website for current opportunities, such as tree planting, food drives..

VOLUNTEER CENTRE MARKHAM - click HERE for more information or call 905 415-7500

JERICHO YOUTH SERVICES - click HERE for more information or call 905 722-5540 - Located in Sutton - participate in recreational activities with children and youth.

CANADIAN RED CROSS, REGION OF YORK - click HERE for more information.

BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF YORK REGION - click HERE for more information or call 905 726-2149

GIRLS INC. click HERE for more information or call 905 830-0776

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA click HERE for more information or call 416 926-2351

SCOUTS CANADA click HERE for more information or call 1-888-855-3336

JVS TORONTO - N.Y.C.S volunteer opportunities and programs for New Canadians for more information email yaelle.lechem@jvstoronto.org