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.
student-community-involvement-form.pdfChanges 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
Please note the following requirements for eligible community involvement activities:
• They must not be part of a credit course.
• They must be completed outside of scheduled class time.
• They must be unpaid.
• They cannot be conducted in a commercial setting.
Students cannot perform an activity at a place of business by working for “free”.
What counts as Community Service Hours in 2023-2024?
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
My name is Nicholas Reinders, and I am the Camp Director for Camp U of T Scarborough. Camp U of T Scarborough provides weekly summer day camps for children ages 6 – 12 years old, yearly in July and August. We offer engaging and informative programming through Themed Camps each morning and an afternoon rotation schedule of arts, computers, and science programming.
We are currently looking for volunteers for our camp and we hope that you can help spread the word among your students!
Our volunteer program offers valuable work experience for junior secondary school students in Grades 9 and 10. These volunteers assist Senior Camp Counsellors in facilitating day-to-day activities for campers aged 6–12. This program is an excellent opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and to gain skills and experience beneficial for future employment.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume to camp.utsc@utoronto.ca by Thursday, May 16. The cover letter should outline the applicants’ relevant experience and why they are interested in volunteering with Camp U of T Scarborough.
Interested applicants can access the complete posting on our website here: Summer Camp - Our Volunteers (utoronto.ca)
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
Youth Climate Action Initiative - Empowers youth to meaningfully engage with their communities in pursuit of a more sustainable society. It is a free, hybrid 10-week program for students. The program would be great for high school students who are interested in climate action / sustainability, who would like hands-on experiential learning opportunities, and who are looking to gain a Sustainability Leader Certificate and/or community service hours. Josephine Agueci, Supervisor of Sustainable Communities at Skills for Change is a TCDSB alumni. Summer Cohort 2024 - Applications due July 12.
Doors Open Toronto Volunteer – City of Toronto - For students 16 years and older. A variety of volunteer opportunities before, during and after Doors Open Toronto are available, including Information Ambassadors, Project Facilitators, Tour Guides and Volunteer Captains.
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.
in person & Virtual opportunities
