Community Involvement Hours
Community Involvement Can Happen:
In the community, by helping charities, service clubs and other not-for-profit organizations such as:
- canvassing, walk-a-thons, celebrity games
- coaching sports teams
- organizing community events
- participating in environmental projects, such as clean-ups, tree planting, recycling programs
- assisting in a seniors' residence
- participating on committees
In the school, by helping in non-credit extracurricular activities such as:
- student government
- organizing or assisting in school activities, such as orientation, sports, drama festivals, etc.
- participating in school/community activities
Helping individuals in need, such as:
- activities involving seniors, such as shovelling snow, hospital visits
- activities with young people, such as tutoring, reading buddies
Virtually, such as:
- working with organizations to help connect with seniors
- organizing virtual fundraising events
- facilitating discussions with newcomer youth
The diploma requirement of 40 hours of community involvement is required for all graduating students.
For further information please see volunteer opportunities in your area or contact your school Guidance office.
Contact Us
Eleanor Badgley
eLearning Registrar, Secondary Program Secretary
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
1994 Fisher Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6
Phone: 705-742-9773 x2191
Toll-Free: 1-877-741-4577
Send email to eLearning Registrar
Vikki Ernst
Principal Student Success
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
1994 Fisher Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6
Phone: 705-742-9773 x3124
Toll-Free: 1-877-741-4577
Send email to Principal of Student Success