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Every student must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as one of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
The purpose of mandatory Community Involvement is:
- to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility;
- to increase awareness of the role students can play and gain satisfaction from the contribution they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities;
- to develop a positive image and a greater sense of identity within the community.
Submission:
- Please use the following Google Form to submit your first 50 hours
- Please us the following Google Form to submit any hours above and beyond the first 50
- Here is a link to review the Certification Levels (Bronze (50-99), Silver (100-199), and Gold (200 plus))
Where Can I Volunteer?
Our community is in need of enthusiastic volunteers in almost every capacity; however, it may seem difficult to find something that suits your interests and abilities. Please use any of the following resources to support your search.
- Your Guidance Counsellor’s Google Classroom
- The Volunteer Action Centre website ( http://www.volunteerkw.ca )
- KCI Announcements
- Your Guidance Counsellor
