• An event or activity designed to benefit the community in general.

• An event or activity to support a not-for-profit agency, institution or foundation that meets ethical standards of the Board and the Ministry of Education.

• Any program that promotes tutoring, mentoring, visiting or coaching, or assists others in need.

• Participation in an event or activity that supports ethical work of a global nature or that promotes positive environmental awareness.

• Participation in an event or activity that contributes to the health and well-being of others.

• That is affiliated with a club, religious or political organization, arts or cultural association that seeks to make a positive and ethical contribution in the community.
  
  

Some examples of eligible activities are, but not limited to:

• coaching minor sports team

• reading buddy or tutoring outside of school time

•  assisting at a charity walk-a-thon

• participating in environmental projects (e.g. community clean up, tree planting)

• helping to organize a community event such as a summer fair or winter carnival

• volunteering at a food bank

• assisting at a senior's residence

• assisting in local parks and recreation facilities

•  timing, scoring keeping or managing a school team

• organizing the school art show

• Office work for a non-profit organization

• Committee work (e.g. literacy committee at local library)

• Leading others in your faith community

• Advisory board

• Youth programs or Mentorship programs

• An activity that is a requirement of a class, course, or program in which the student is enrolled (e.g., cooperative education course, experiential learning activities)

• An activity that takes place during regular class time on a school day. However, an activity that takes place during the student's lunch breaks or “spare” periods is permissible

• Contravenes the minimum age requirements to work in or visit a workplace stated in regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Contravenes any other applicable legislation, regulation or policy

• Contravenes the policies and procedures of the organization that is supervising the student’s community involvement activities

• Would normally be performed for wages by a person in the workplace

• Involves the operation of a vehicle, power tools, or scaffolding

• Involves the administration of any type or form of medication or medical procedure to other persons

• Involves handling of substances classed as “designated substances” under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Requires the knowledge of a tradesperson whose trade is regulated by the provincial government

• Involves banking, the handling of securities, or the handling of valuable items such as jewellery, works of art, or antiques

• Consists of duties normally performed in the home (i.e., daily chores) or personal recreational activities

• Involves activities for a court-ordered program (e.g., community-service program for young offenders, probationary program)

• Involves activities that promote discrimination, harassment, or puts the safety of the student or others at risk.