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Students in Ontario need to volunteer for at least 40 hours to graduate from high school. Learn more about the requirements to get your high school volunteer hours. If you go above and beyond in your volunteer work during high school, you can earn a Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement when you graduate. This new certificate celebrates your dedication to helping others and for completing more than 50 volunteer hours during high school.
This certificate recognizes your civic engagement, leadership and community spirit. It can also help you stand out when applying for: jobs, college or university programs, apprenticeships, and scholarships. Click here for more information.
Where to find VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Visit your Grade Google Classroom for current organizations looking for volunteers
Grade 9 class code: 4xhfmi43
Grade 10 class code: dw2byye
Grade 11 class code: aq4unmo
Grade 12 class code: y2iyeda
Visit the Peel District School Board Volunteer Board - click HERE
Volunteer Mississauga - Brampton - Caledon - click HERE
An ineligible activity is 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)
takes place during the time allotted for the instructional program 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.
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