Community Service

“…it is your world and your future that are at stake. By volunteering, young people can take an active part in working towards a sustainable future.” – David Suzuki

All secondary school students in Ontario are required to contribute a minimum of 40 hours of community service work  in order to graduate. Students are not given monetary compensation for their volunteer activities; rather, this time provides students with the opportunity to develop themselves as well-rounded individuals who actively contribute to the places where they  live, work, and play. These opportunities allow students to make new friends, gain self confidence, network and explore prospective career options, and discover their strengths and talents, all while servicing the needs of their community. This community service shows students that the efforts of even a single individual can make a difference on the community at large, and both the students and the world they live in benefit as a result.

Acceptable activities may range from shoveling an elderly neighbour’s driveway, tutoring a younger student, volunteering for a political campaign, or helping to organize local community events. Students may also choose to volunteer their time at a local animal shelter, assist with literacy initiatives at the Toronto Public Library, or help in coaching a sports team at school.

Our hope is to instill a lifelong love of volunteering well above and beyond the required 40 hours. Aside from their professional successes, our graduates have gone on to make meaningful contributions to the world at large through their philanthropy, their community initiatives, and their work towards improving quality of life both here and abroad. We could not be prouder of their continued commitment to service.