An event or activity designed to be of benefit to the community
A graduation requirement for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Total of 40 hours of community involvement activities **
A volunteer activity – not for pay or credit
A constructive contribution to the community
Reinforces civic responsibility
Strengthens the community
Enhances one’s self-confidence and self-image
Offers networking for future employment
Provides an experience for students to include in their portfolios
Any time during the secondary school program, beginning the summer before students enter grade 9, and prior to graduation
Outside class hours, for example:
during lunch breaks
in the evening
on weekends
during school breaks
during the summer months
** Schools are responsible for recording 40 hours in the student’s profile. Students will track any hours that are accumulated beyond the 40 hour requirement.
It is at the school’s discretion to input hours beyond the 40 hour requirement.