Your time counts!
Did you know you must complete 40 hours of volunteer work to graduate?
All student must complete 40 hours of community involvement to graduate with a diploma. You can start accumulating hours in the summer before grade 9. Try to complete your 40 hours by the end of grade 10.
Think of voluntering as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and possible career opportunities. Gain self-confidence and work experience that will help you get jobs in the future.
Ministry guidelines have established eligible and ineligible activities for the community involvement requirement. Students and parents must follow these guidelines.
Here are some great places to start looking for volunteer opportunities:
- Check out our volunteer job board .
- Contact Volunteering Peel, a student-run organization that works with community groups and event organizers to provide volunteers where needed.
- Contact Volunteer MBC, a volunteer centre that promotes volunteering within Peel region and offers a volunteer referral service for all ages.
Phone: 905-238-2622 or visit www.volunteermbc.org.
- Visit 40hours.ca, a website designed to provide students with resources to find a meaningful volunteer position
What students need to know (flyer)
Get started with your 40 hours and fill out your volunteer activity record
What parents need to know (brochure) (newsletter article)
What community agencies need to know
