For volunteering opportunities:
Check your class D2L or Google Classroom for opportunities
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What is Community Involvement?
· 40 hours of community involvement activities · a requirement for the 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? · it reinforces civic responsibility · it strengthens the community · it enhances one's self-confidence and self-image · it offers networking for future employment |
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Roles and Responsibilities
Parents must: · provide assistance to their child in the selection of safe, nurturing environments for completion of their community involvement activities · communicate with the community sponsor and the school principal if they have any questions or concerns · sign the "Completion of Commun90-ity Involvement Activities" sheet if the student is under 18 years of age Students must:
· Consult with their parent(s)/guardian, select an activity or activities using the boards Volunteer Activities brochure as a guide. (any activity in the unapproved list requires the vice-principal's signature before beginning the activity) |
