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A total of 40 hours of community service are required to earn a high school diploma.
Grade 8 students going into grade 9 may collect hours in the summer prior to beginning grade 9.
Please refer to the list of eligible activities on the reverse of the Community Service Hours form to ensure the hours completed qualify to meet the graduation requirement. If you are having difficulties finding volunteer opportunities or unsure if an activity is eligible for community service hours, contact your guidance counsellor.
Search available opportunities in Ottawa, ON -- Check with your guidance counsellor to ensure the opportunity that you are interested in meets the criteria for the 40 hour graduation requirement.
Search our List of Volunteer Opportunities
Search our List of Volunteer Opportunities
Seasonal Opportunities
St. Pat's Craft Fair - November 22, 2025 - contact Mr F. El Saikali or Ms Dube
Help Santa Toy Parade - November 22, 2025
Girls on the Run - Junior running coaches April - June (Identify as female)
Classic Theatre Festival - July and August opportunity
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival - Lots of volunteering opportunities
Alta Vista Community Association - Spring 2026
Cleaning the Capital - Spring 2026
Tamarak Ottawa Race Weekend - Event Date: May 2026
Teddy Bears Picnic CHEO - Event Date: Spring 2026
CN Cycle for CHEO - Event Date: Spring 2026
Year Round Opportunities
Stem Cell Registry - *Virtual opportunity (ongoing)
*Read instructions carefully for submission requirements for Stem Cell Registry
Cyber Seniors - *Volunteer to help seniors with technology
*See Guidance Counsellor once registered as a volunteer for instructions on submission and proof requirements
Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue - Sign up here
Ottawa Chamberfest - email volunteer@chamberfest.com
The Ottawa Hospital- Must be 16 or older
Ottawa Youth Advisory Council (ongoing)
Black Boys Code - Application is on the website
Helping with Furniture (ongoing)
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