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Ontario students must complete at least 40 hours of unpaid volunteer work to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). We encourage all students to seek volunteer opportunities in their communities as early and often as possible. Once an opportunity is complete it can be logged/submitted using one of the options below and the Guidance Administrator will add the hours to your student record. If you have any questions, please contact cbguidance@ocdsb.ca.
***NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR***
In May 2025, the Minister of Education announced a new Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement for secondary students who earn 50 or more community involvement hours. The certificate recognizes civic engagement, leadership and community spirit. Eligible students will receive one certificate from one of the following three levels of distinction upon graduation:
Bronze (50-99 hours)
Silver (100-199 hours)
Gold (200+ hours)
The community involvement graduation requirement to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma remains at 40 hours. Information about this requirement can be found in PPM 124: Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirement: community involvement activities.
This requires student login info to complete
These submissions are checked weekly
Please note: Your volunteer supervisor will be emailed to verify the hours claimed. They MUST respond to this email in a timely manner or your hours will not be credited
This form is for printing and can be completed digitally or by hand (parent signature required)
These submissions are checked upon being handed to the Guidance Administrator
Volunteer, Job & Training Opportunities
Volunteer, Job & Training Opportunities
Our Student Opportunities Live Doc is updated with upcoming volunteer, job and training opportunities for students. If you would like to inform CB students about an opportunity in your community or organization please email details to the Guidance Administrator (cbguidance@ocdsb.ca).
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