Community Involvement

Students must complete a mandatory 40 hours of community involvement. to meet their diploma requirements. The Community Involvement manual serves as a guide for parents and students regarding community involvement.

What is Community Involvement?

  • 40 hours of community involvement activities  
  • a requirement for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma  
  • a volunteer activity  - not for pay or credit
  • a constructive contribution to the community  

Why has the Ministry of Education mandated it?

  • reinforces civic responsibility  
  • strengthens the community  
  • enhances the students' self- confidence and self- image
  • offers networking for future employment  
  • provides an experience for students to include in their portfolios

When must students complete it?

  • any time after the student has graduated from grade 8 and prior to graduation from secondary school
  • outside class hours, for example: during lunch breaks, in the evening, on weekends, during school breaks, during the summer months  

TDSB Community Involvement Manual
TDSB Community Involvement Passport (75K 3/9/2012)

For further information for graduating grade 8 students completing their community hours in the summer before they begin secondary school, please refer to the following fact sheet.

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Created by TDSB students, Youth Volunteer Toronto lists a variety of volunteer opportunities for students. The site is organized by categories: Health Care, Service, Education, Faith and Religion, Culture and Sports. Visit http://toronto.yvnetwork.com/ to find out about upcoming events and available volunteer experiences to help you complete your 40 hours!