Community Involvement Hours
Community Involvement Hours
By being active in their communities, students have a positive impact and also gain opportunities for education and career/life planning. Students of all ages are involved in activities outside school that contribute to their development as learners. Students and families are encouraged to reflect on the importance of these activities to the student's development of knowledge and skills in education and career/life planning, and students should capture their learning in their 鈥淎ll About Me鈥� portfolio or Individual Pathways Plan.
The diploma requirement of 40 hours of community involvement is required for all graduating students.
Community Involvement Can Happen:
In the community, by helping charities, service clubs and other not-for-profit organizations such as:
- canvassing, walk-a-thons, celebrity games
- coaching sports teams
- organizing community events
- participating in environmental projects, such as clean-ups, tree planting, recycling programs
- assisting in a seniors' residence
- participating on committees
In the school, by helping in non-credit extracurricular activities such as:
- student government
- organizing or assisting in school activities, such as orientation, sports, drama festivals, etc.
- participating in school/community activities
Helping individuals in need, such as:
- activities involving seniors, such as shovelling snow, hospital visits
- activities with young people, such as tutoring, reading buddies
Virtually, such as:
- working with organizations to help connect with seniors
- organizing virtual fundraising events
- facilitating discussions with newcomer youth
When trying to determine if Community Hours are eligible start by asking yourself the following questions:
- " Is this activity displacing a paid worker?鈥� 鈥� if the answer is yes, it is not eligible.
- "How is my volunteerism benefiting the community as a whole or an individual in need?鈥� If you cannot identify a community or person in need, it is not eligible.
If you are still unsure or need more information, please contact your school鈥檚 Guidance office.
The diploma requirement of 40 hours of community involvement is required for all graduating students.
Certificate of Recognition
If you go above and beyond in your volunteer work during high school, you can earn a聽Minister鈥檚 Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement聽when you graduate. This new certificate celebrates your dedication to helping others and for completing more than 50 volunteer hours during high school.
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Bronze:聽50 to 99 volunteer hours |
厂颈濒惫别谤:听100 to 199 volunteer hours |
Gold:聽200+ volunteer hours |
This certificate recognizes your civic engagement, leadership and community spirit. It can also help you stand out on a resume and post-secondary applications.
To qualify for a certificate, submission of hour logs to guidance are required by April 1st of the student鈥檚 graduating year.
For further information please see volunteer opportunities in your area or contact your school Guidance office.