Please view and print the Student Passport to log your volunteer hours and view the Volunteer Manual to see what qualifies as appropriate volunteer hours.

Thank you!! 

Student Passport.pdf 

Volunteer Manual.pdf

2020 - 2021

Given the current challenges related to COVID-19, the Ministry is providing increased flexibility in how all secondary students can earn hours in 2020-21:

• Students can now earn hours for helping out during the school day (but not missing school) and for duties normally performed in the home (e.g., walking a younger child to and from school, helping younger siblings with school work).
• Students aged 14 years and older can count up to a maximum of 10 hours from paid employment towards their earned hours. Students counting paid employment towards their graduation requirement will be required to complete a reflection exercise (Reflection Exercise: Work Reflection Exercise.pdf ) indicating how their work contributed to the service of others.

For 2021 Graduates

For the 2020-21 school year, the Ministry of Education has revised the 40-hour community involvement graduation requirement so that students will not be adversely impacted by the ongoing challenges related to COVID-19.

For students graduating in the 2020-21 school year, the community involvement graduation requirement will be reduced to a minimum of 20 hours of community involvement activities. This adjustment acknowledges that many students who are eligible to graduate in the 2020-2021 school year face barriers in their attempt to complete the mandated 40 hours due to COVID-19 related restrictions.

If you are looking for ways to get involved in your community, while still adhering to social distancing guidelines, consider the following:

• Check out Volunteer MBC to see what organizations are looking for help in the Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon areas
• Lawn maintenance/snow removal for seniors or others who cannot complete the work
• Writing letters to seniors in Long Term Care Homes (check out Pocock Wellness for more info)
• Knitting, sewing, or creating ear guards, masks, or other helpful Personal Protective Equipment
• Acting as a mentor or participating in virtual volunteer opportunities where possible - For example: summer camps, faith-based activities, sports/arts, and community movements
• Reach out to local hospitals, organizations to connect one-on-one with ways you may be able to support