Looking to volunteer?  Grade 12 students need 40 hours of Community Service this year.  Check out these links for some opportunities. 

https://www.dailybread.ca/volunteer/individual-volunteers/

https://habitatgta.ca/restore/#volunteer

https://www.volunteertoronto.ca/networking/opening_search.asp

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION - Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement- Deadline April 17, 2026. 

Students in Ontario need to volunteer for at least 40 hours to graduate from high school. 

The Ontario Ministry of Education has introduced the Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement to honour high school students who exceed the mandatory 40-hour volunteer requirement for graduation. 

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.

Certificate Tiers (Starting with 2026 Graduates)

• Bronze: 50–99 volunteer hours

• Silver: 100–199 volunteer hours

• Gold: 200+ volunteer hours 

Key Details

• Eligibility: Students graduating in 2026 or later are eligible.

• Application: Students graduating in June 2026 must have their hours updated and submitted to their school guidance office no later than April 17, 2026.  

• Purpose: The certificates help students stand out for future job, college, university, and apprenticeship applications. 

Check out Volunteer Toronto's website for information about how you can volunteer from home.  Click the logo to be redirected to their website and search engine!