Giving Back to Our Community

Below is a list of volunteer opportunities available throughout our community.  Please note that a project may change or be removed throughout the year.  While we have reviewed the postings to ensure that they meet our criteria for community-involvement requirements, Elpis College does not officially endorse any organization or program.

Before beginning a volunteer assignment, we highly suggest that you obtain all the necessary information of that project, and inform Elpis College of your plan to earn some hours.  This will ensure that you will be rewarded for your volunteer efforts.  Also, please remember that as students of Elpis College, you represent the school in all community activities and are expected to behave honourably at all times.

Please Note:

With public health and safety being constantly monitored because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education will continue to announce changes to school planning, where necessary, to accommodate government requirements and recommendations. Typically, secondary-school students are required to earn 40 hours of community-involvement activities as part of the requirements for earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). However, the Ministry has announced:

“For students who are graduating in the 2021-2022 school year, we reduced the graduation requirement to a minimum of 20 hours of community involvement activities. The community involvement graduation requirement of 40 hours will be restored in 2022-23. Students working towards their OSSD should make sure they meet these graduation requirements in time for their graduating year.”

Please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/high-school-graduation-requirements for more information.

Don’t forget that Elpis College may have volunteer hours available to be earned via the school. Please check in with us if you’re interested!

Community Organizations and Programs

The Boys and Girls Club of Peel is a not-for-profit charitable organization that works with low-income families and at-risk youth.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Canada World Youth provides youth with international volunteer opportunities that will develop their leadership skills.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Colors of Life works with World Vision to raise money to donate crayon boxes to underprivileged children in India.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Credit Valley Conservation works with volunteers to conserve, protect, and enhance the environment of the Credit River watershed.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Erin Mills Eagles is a soccer club that runs indoor and outdoor programs to train youth to excel in the sport.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Habitat for Humanity is a renowned volunteer organization that works to build safe, decent, affordable homes for people in need.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
JDRF is an organization that helps to improve the lives of those afflicted with type 1 diabetes.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
MLSE Launchpad teams run sport programs and classes focused on developing healthy bodies, healthy minds, readiness for school, and readiness for work among youth.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Teen Advisory Groups at all Mississauga library locations assist librarians in creating engaging programs targeted to youth and providing feedback on collections.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Little Aces is a Canada-wide initiative that recruits 13-and-under participants to get involved in tennis.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
PLASP runs early-learning programs, as well as childcare programs before and after school.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
The Story Garden offers literacy programs to children and their families in the community.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
Story Planet is a non-profit organization made up of professional writers and artists that promote creativity in youth through workshops.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
The Word on the Street is a festival celebrating the written word, with a particular focus on Canadian authors and illustrators. Festivals are held in four Canadian cities on different days.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, check out their website here.
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