Every student must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). 

This requirement is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness and understanding about civic responsibility. Students can actively participate in supporting and strengthening their communities. As well, students will have a chance to learn more about themselves and possible career opportunities.

Students may complete the 40 hours of activities at any time during their secondary school program, beginning July 1st of the year they graduate from grade eight. Students can participate in any number of activities, as long as they result in the completion of 40 hours (or more) of community involvement. Students under the age of eighteen years will plan and select their community involvement activities in consultation with their parents.

 

Additional Information:

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Volunteer Action Centre (Waterloo Region)
• Volunteer Opportunities – City of Kitchener
• SPARK Ontario

 

Other Resources:

• Community Involvement Activity Tracking Record
• WRDSB Community Involvement Manual (more information, list of eligible and ineligible activities)