Volunteering

Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteers play an important role in building strong schools and communities. Parents contribute many volunteer hours to support their children's school, and high school students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the community order to graduate. In this section, you can find information about volunteering in the school, at the board, and in the community.

  1. Do high school students have to do volunteer work to graduate from high school?

  2. What are the requirements for graduating from high school in Ontario?

  3. What is a school council?

  4. Can I volunteer in my child’s classroom?

  5. What do Parent Involvement Committees (PICs) do?

  6. How can I help my school become more environmentally friendly?