Before starting your community involvement activities, you may want to read the following steps.

This list does not contain all of the student volunteer opportunities in the City of Toronto. It should also be noted that for agencies/organizations outside of the North Toronto area, it is necessary to call the agency/organization to obtain specific information about categories such as type of volunteer opportunities available, minimum age, and available dates. When calling the agency/organization it is a good idea to ask to speak with the Volunteer Coordinator or Manager of the Volunteer Program. Address, websites, phone numbers and email addresses have been provided.

The Motivation

Most (93%) agreed that the desire to make a contribution to their community was an important reason for their volunteering (Chart 2.13).19 Other frequently reported reasons were the desire to make use of personal skills and experiences (77%) and having been personally affected by the cause that the organization supports (59%). Around half of all volunteers reported that they volunteered to explore their own strengths (50%), to network or meet people (48%) and because their friends volunteered (47%).

Eligible Activities

• Fundraising - walk-a-thons, celebrity games, gift wrapping, galas
• Sports/recreation - coaching, track meets, summer games, working with a buddy, organizing special Olympics in the community
• Community - helping to organize winter carnivals, parades, summer fairs, community events
• Community projects - helping out at a food bank, support services for community groups
• Religious organizations - programming for children, child-minding, helping with special events, cler