TCDSB Student Community Involvement Guidelines Poster 

ADDED DURING THE 2025-2026 school year

Added May 21 2026

• 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.

• Variety the Children's Charity 

• Special Olympics

• Volunteer with Unity Health Network - St.Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, & Providence Health Care. 

• Women’s College Hospital High School Summer Volunteer Program - This program runs from July 6th to September 4th. Fill out the online volunteer application form and send a short expression of interest email to volunteer@wchospital.ca with the subject line “High School Student Volunteer Summer 2026" after submitting application.

• Toronto History Museums - Youth Volunteers needed to assist with special events, weekly programs, etc.

• Paws & Boots for Good

• Applications for the summer Holland Bloorview 2026 volunteer program are now open and will be accepted until all positions are filled.

• Volunteer with Seniors E Connect at Toronto Public Library 

• North York Arts - is looking for volunteers to assist with their events.

• Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer - complete your community involvement hours June 13 & 14.

• St. John Ambulance offers a program for youth ages 14–19 which includes volunteering, and they also offer scholarships and bursaries to eligible volunteers.

• Government of Canada Services and Information for Young Canadians

• Catholic Cross Cultural Services

• Leap into Literacy - The Leacock Foundation - complete your community involvement hours

• Community Involvement with Gutsy Walk - May 31 in Toronto

• City of Toronto Opportunities - Doors Open Toronto - complete your community involvement hours

• Volunteer Toronto - for resources and supports

Added January 15 2026

• Toronto Public Library (TPL) Volunteer Programs – Various positions, each with their own application process, which can be found by clicking on the links below.

  • Leading to Reading volunteers provide one-on-one support for children in Grade 1 through 6 who are struggling to read at their grade level.

  • Seniors e-Connect volunteers (ages 13-17) help seniors improve their computer skills under the instruction, guidance and support of TPL staff.

  • Teen Council volunteers (ages 13-17) work with staff to enhance library service to teens.

• Friends of Toronto Public Library volunteers run the BOOKEnds used books stores at Toronto Reference Library and North York Central branch. 

• Baycrest Volunteer Programs - Contact the Volunteer Services Department at 416-785-2500 ext. 2572 or email volunteer@baycrest.org for opportunities.

• Volunteer with Unity Health Network - St.Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, & Providence Health Care. 

• New volunteering opportunity for TCDSB students (15+) with William Osler Health Network - Etobicoke General Hospital coming soon. 60 Hour commitment. Application required. After school and summer shifts available.

Longo’s Centre for Entrepreneurship - A FREE four-day experience from March 16 -19 from 9 AM - 4 PM daily. Grades 9-12 high school students will explore entrepreneurship, creativity, leadership, and innovation offered by The Humber Polytechnic. Lunch & snacks included. In-person at Humber Polytechnic IGS ( Humber Downtown Campus) - 59 Hayden Street, Unit 400. Register here. Earn 20 Community Involvement Hours. Deadline to apply February 14. 

Added September 9 2025

• United Way’s ClimbUP - Volunteers needed for community (CN Tower Climb), Dates: November 15 and 16

• Volunteer Toronto - High School Volunteers Information Portal

• Good Shepherd Ministries - Student Volunteers needed.

• City of Toronto Opens Volunteer Registration for FIFA World Cup 2026

• Volunteering at Holland Bloorview