In order to graduate, all students must complete 40 hours of community service. It is recommended that students complete this requirement prior to entering grade 12.  A great resource of volunteer opportunities in the Toronto area is the website www.volunteertoronto.ca which allows students to search for opportunities available specifically for high school students. The following organizations are currently looking for volunteers:

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Earn your volunteer hours credit and meet new friends in a crafty, fun-filled space! In this volunteer role, you’ll help welcome and support our Family visitors with young children on busy Sundays. Mainly, you’ll help run arts and crafts and activity-based stations (i.e. giant building blocks). Our activities change on a monthly basis, and are inspired by our current exhibitions.  Find our more, here: https://ago.ca/family-sundays

Commitment:  8 hours per month. This is a biweekly placement (you will be asked to join us two Sundays per month, on a regular, rotating schedule, from 12:30pm – 4:30pm). Family Sundays begin October 28, and run through to May 2019.

To Apply: Please email Holly Procktor, Coordinator, Volunteer Resource Management at Holly.Procktor@ago.ca In your email, please briefly share any experience you have working with children (babysitting/ other volunteer experiences etc.), and/or let us know why you think you’d enjoy this role.

Application Deadline:  Tuesday October 9th

To Apply: If you’re interested in one or more of these positions, please fill out our application form here: Volunteer Registration Form. Further questions can be directed to Olivia Sonnenberg, Development and Events Coordinator at osonnenberg@volunteertoronto.ca.