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.

Note: Students are able to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9.

 Community Involvement Hours must be completed and submitted to Student Services/Guidance by May 1st of your graduating year.

Community Involvement Tracking Form

Community Involvement Tracking Sheet

Each student must maintain a record of the Community Involvement activity, ensuring that the Community Involvement Activity Notification and Completion form is correct and signed by a parent/guardian, and the Community Sponsor(s).  Extra copies of this form can be found in the file folder at the front desk in Guidance.

Once a student has completed a volunteer activity, complete the form (above) and drop off in the Student Services/ Guidance office.

Community Involvement Guide

Please see the guide below for helpful tips on how to complete Community Involvement Hours: A Student’s Guide to Community Involvement Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

To assist students, parents and sponsors with the Community Involvement Requirement, the Upper Grand District School Board has compiled information about frequently asked questions. Click Here to view this information. 

Where Can I Volunteer?

Volunteer Dufferin builds community participation by connecting the skills and supports of Dufferin residents to all kinds of organizations and groups who need them.