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Volunteer Opportunities

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?

Pick up and drop off your form to the guidance office!

Secondary Students can find out more volunteer opportunities from their school’s guidance office or guidance google classroom.

CNE – Friends of the CNE Volunteer Program – Application Deadline: July 11, 2025 by 5pm E.T. Volunteers to offer guests directions and information; to assist various departments at receptions, functions and special events. CNE will run from August 15 – September 1. Students to complete the application form online and will be contacted later. Minimum age for volunteers is 14 years.

Children’s Book Bank provides free books and literacy support to children in high-needs neighbourhoods in Toronto. They are looking for volunteers to help children and families select books, to tidy and replenish book shelves, to participate in storytime, to assist with special events. Minimum age is 15 years. To inquire or apply, email: kaushika.nayyar@childrensbookbank.com

Toronto History Museums Volunteer 10 historic sites. Currently offering opportunities for high school youth aged 14 to 18. Variety of in-person and virtual volunteers.

Volunteer with Yee Hong – Yee Hong offers many volunteering activities such as visiting seniors, raising funds at events, helping with residential care or doing office work. Click the link to contact or email the centers for student volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer with Mon Sheong – click the link for details, activity types, and application procedure.

Live Green Toronto Volunteers – at least 14 years old; keen interest in local environmental issues. Must live, work or study in the City of Toronto; all year around, on weekdays and weekends. Apply now to be on the list for the next volunteer recruitment session in November 2025.

Bake 4 Good - Good Shepherd Ministries: Bake for the homeless.

Volunteer Writers! E-Notice is a newsletter for the International Education community. We are looking for volunteers to share their learning experiences, stories as TCDSB international students. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Chung at teresa.chung@tcdsb.org

TCDSB International Buddies! Looking for experienced TCDSB International Student Volunteers to assist the new students. Volunteers must be responsible and mature. English proficiency: ESL E and above. Must have studied in a TCDSB high school for at least 1 full school year. If you are interested, please email Ms. Chung at teresa.chung@tcdsb.org

Sending Sunshine - Writing cards to Seniors.

Good Shepherd Ministries – click link for details.

Volunteer with Mon Sheong – click the link for details, activity types, and application procedure.

Long-Term Care Home Volunteer – various facilities in the City of Toronto. Accept student volunteers. Must commit at least 6 months.

Community Recreation Volunteer Opportunities – various opportunities. At least 14 years of age.

Toronto Public Library (TPL) Volunteer Programs– various positions from “Leading to Reading”, “Teen Councils”. Bookmark the link and visit often for new posted positions.

Volunteers | Toronto Marathon - Students are encouraged to apply early to get their desired position and community hours. It is important if students complete the form to save the date.

The SLYE youth council is currently looking for new members to join this year’s team. It’s a great opportunity for students to get involved with their community, develop their leadership skills, and get volunteer hours!

A little less generic information about this special team – the SLYE youth council has been up and running for nearly a decade! They’ve successfully written grants, and have hosted various youth/community events in partnership with Toronto Public Health as well as other organizations. They’re a pretty self driven group of young leaders, and are guided by knowledgeable adult allies.

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Naseem, and I am the Outreach Director for the Movement for Change Youth Council (MCYC), a federally registered, youth-led nonprofit organization focused on mental health and social justice advocacy within our community.

We are currently hosting a virtual event for World Syndrome Day, where we invited Dr. Fran Marinic-Jagger who is an expert in the field of medicine with over 30 years of experience. She will lead a presentation to spread awareness about World Syndrome Day and students who have questions for her can do so in a Q&A session. I am reaching out to request your help in sharing the news of this event with your students by sending out the following announcement and informative poster:

Start Announcement

The Movement for Change Youth Council (MCYC), a federally registered, youth-led nonprofit focused on mental health and social justice advocacy, invites all students to our World Syndrome Day event on March 21st from 6:00 to 7:30 PM EST. This virtual event will feature a presentation about World Syndrome Day, led by Dr. Fran, a knowledgeable expert in the field of medicine, followed by a Q&A session to answer your questions.

It is a unique opportunity for you to learn how to dismantle injustices towards individuals with Down Syndrome in your communities, and discover that you too can take meaningful action in your own way. Additionally, all attendees will earn two volunteer hours and will have the chance to win over $100 in prizes. Sign up for the event through the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/SXfatZPqLD6Fr8Tc6.

A poster has been attached for more details and our contact information for any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your support in helping us make this event a success! We look forward to seeing you there!

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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.

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 month of MAY of one's Grade 12 to complete this requirement.

student-community-involvement-form.pdf

Changes to the collection of Community Service Hours

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

Eligible community involvement activities:

• must not be part of a credit course.

• must be completed outside of scheduled class time.

• must be unpaid.

• cannot be conducted in a commercial setting.

Students cannot perform an activity at a place of business by working for “free”.

TCDSB Community Involvement

What counts as Community Service Hours in 2024-2025?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

United Way’s ClimbUP - Volunteers needed for community (CN Tower Climb), Dates: November 9 and 10.
Volunteer Toronto - High School Volunteers Information Portal
Ignite Fair 2024 - This year, Ignite Fair will bring together high school students and non-profit organizations across Ontario in a dynamic virtual space. Organizations will be able to connect with youth in their region and across the province who are interested in in-person and virtual volunteering roles.
Good Shepherd Ministries - Student Volunteers needed.
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/

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.