Volunteer Opportunities
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
Pick up and drop off your form to the guidance office!
At Francis Libermann CHS, we foster the opportunity for students to grow in their faith life, encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility, the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.
All students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of Community Service in order to graduate.
Students now have from July 1st (after they finish Grade 8) until the end of Grade 12 to complete this requirement.
The purpose of the community involvement graduation requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. By being involved in their communities and serving others, students develop transferable skills and explore different sectors and potential career opportunities.
Community involvement activities help to prepare students for work and civic life in a globalized, digital age. Community involvement is an important educational opportunity that allows students to develop skills and experiences gained to become successful and contributing members of society now and in the future.
Changes to the collection of Community Service Hours 2023-2024
Students may no longer use the following toward their OSSD requirements:
10 hours of paid employment
Hours accumulated in an instructional period on a school day
Hours accumulated through household chores or recreational activities
student-community-involvement-form.pdfWhat counts as Community Service Hours in 2023-2024?
Examples of community service (This is not an exhaustive list) :
Providing tutoring with school work and mentorship supports to younger children
Delivering groceries to elderly/immunocompromised neighbours
Supporting a family by walking a younger child to and from school
Participating in donation pick-ups for not-for-profit organizations
Coordinating a donation event with a local organization such as a shelter
Facilitating discussions with newcomer youth or families to help them learn about their new community
Shoveling snow and/or performing yard work for a family or neighbour’s family due to extenuating circumstances
Taking part in neighbourhood litter-pick-up
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers Needed!
Long term facility is Fieldstone Commons Care Community located at 1000 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough ON M1P 5G2.
Sienna Living - Long Term Care Scarborough | Nursing Home: Fieldstone Commons
Ignite Fair - Powered by Volunteer Toronto. This is a chance to speak directly to organizations about how to get involved, gain valuable experience and complete community involvement hours. Organizations will represent all areas of the non-profit sector. Saturday November 25, 1 PM - 3PM.
The Toronto Botanical Garden is looking for help! Students who complete community involvement at the Toronto Botanical Garden will help educators with educational activities for children aged 5-10, assist with supervising children, leading games and nature walks, helping with arts and crafts projects, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable camp environment. They are currently looking for volunteers during their Winter Camp held on January 2-5, 2024 and their March Break Camp on March 11 - 15, 2024. You will also receive a certificate of appreciation, and a letter of recommendation upon request. https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/join/volunteers/
Habitat ReStore (for Humanity) is looking for student volunteers - https://www.volunteertoronto.ca/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=412351
City of Toronto is looking for volunteers for 10 different long-term care homes. Some of the responsibilities may include musical entertainment, arts and crafts, assisting with meals, helping out with bingo games, etc. Interested? https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/volunteer-with-the-city/long-term-care-home-volunteer/
PLASP Child Care Services - Sign up to complete community involvement hours Volunteering at PLASP.
They are looking for high school students to fill volunteer opportunities in their after school programs in Toronto. Community involvement hours will be provided.
PLASP Child Care Services - Jennifer Lizon, Manager of Volunteer Services at PLASP Child Care Services.
are looking for high school students to fill volunteer opportunities in their after school programs in Toronto. Community involvement hours will be provided.
CPF Youth Leadership Program - Virtual French tutoring program is looking for high school students to volunteer.
Right now, we need volunteers to march in costume. Those volunteers must be 11 or older, and those under the age of 18 do need to march with someone 18 or older (usually a parent). We also provide community service hours to those who request them after Parade day.
The Children’s Book Bank - Volunteers are needed.
Volunteer Toronto - High School Volunteers Information Portal
Good Shepherd Ministries - Student Volunteers needed.
Volunteers The Toronto Marathon - Various opportunities available from May 3 - May 5.
in person & Virtual opportunities
