Community Involvement Program

As stated in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 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).

The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities.

To assist students, parents and sponsors with this requirement, the Upper Grand District School Board has compiled information and links on this site - simply click on the links to the right.



As stated in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 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). The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. To assist students, parents and sponsors with this requirement, the Upper Grand District School Board has compiled information and links on this site - simply click on the links to the right.

		Commonly asked questions about the Community Involvement Program and their answers.

		Search for volunteer opportunities and find out more about the services offered by the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington.

		Suggestions to assist students in completing the Community Involvement requirement.

		View the Upper Grand's Community Involvement Information manual (pdf format).


		NEW -- 40 HOURS SURVEY The Ontario Network of the Canada Volunteerism Initiative is conducting online surveys for students and for adults (parents, school and community agency personnel) in Ontario to determine what factors contribute to a good experience with the 40 hours community involvement requirement for high school graduation, and what changes to the program stakeholders would propose. Take ten minutes to fill the adult or student survey now. Follow the links from www.volunteer.on.ca