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 below.

Note: Effective July 1, 2011, students are able to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter Grade 9.

To submit your Community Involvement Hours form, you may drop it off in Guidance Office.

These are some ongoing volunteer opportunities in Guelph. Make sure to check the Google Classrooms for more opportunities.

Each student maintains a record of the Community Involvement activity, ensuring that the Community Involvement Form Activity Notification And Completion Revised 2023 Sep 11 is correct and signed by a parent/guardian, and the Community Sponsor(s).