HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCDSB 958 - Community Involvement Form COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HOURS LOG SHEET
Student Name: Grade: School:
Student’s Signature Date Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date
Community Involvement hours must fall into one of these categories:
•Not-for-profit: includes voluntary activities for any not-for profit institution or foundation that would not displace a paid worker.
•For-profit: includes voluntary activities that are charitable-based for any business or organization that would not displace a paid worker. If volunteers are enhancing a product/service being sold/
provided by a for profit business designed to make it more attractive and/or a better experience for clients, then it is not in keeping with the spirit of community service and would not be an
approved activity.
•Other: community support that you feel warrants consideration. In this case, please submit a brief written summary that explains how this experience meets the spirit and expectations of
Community Involvement as identified above.
If your chosen activity is not on the list of District Approved activities (see reverse), then you must receive prior written
approval from the Principal or designate for those hours to count towards your graduation requirements.
Community Involvement Activity
*All aspects of this form must be completed
Number of
Hours
Date
Completed
Activity Supervisor
Name/Phone
Principal or
Designates
Signature
OFFICE USE
Organisation Name and location Activity Description
Students must complete a
minimum of 40 hours of community
involvement activities as part of
the diploma requirements. The
purpose of this requirement is to
encourage students to develop an
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.
OFFICE USE
DISTRICT APPROVED ACTIVITIES
*If the students chosen activity is not on the list of approved activities, then the student must receive written permission from their Principal before beginning the activity.
•Volunteering at a local food bank
•Volunteering at community fundraising activities
•Volunteering at a local synagogue/church/mosque
•Volunteering to support activities at local schools and hospitals
•Volunteering at a community festival
•Volunteering at a local community group
•Volunteering to support opportunities for young children
and senior citizens
•Specific activities posted by the school or board
The Minister of Education has deemed that the following are ‘ineligible activities’ for Community Involvement
•Would displace a paid worker
•Would pay the students
•Takes place during the instructional program of a school day
•Is required as part of a credit course, such as cooperative
education placement, Take Our Kids to Work experience in grade 9, job
shadowing or the work experience component of a course
•Involves playing on a school sports team or any other club
•Is part of regular family responsibilities
•Is part of a court ordered community service program,
alternative measures program or any diversionary program
that uses community service
•Involves the operation of a vehicle, power tools, or use of scaffolding
•Involves the administration of any form of medication or medical procedures to
other persons
•Involves the handling of substances classified as ‘designated substances’ under
the Occupational Health and Safety Act
•Requires knowledge of a trades person (i.e. electrician)
•Involves banking, securities or other valuables
•Involves a student under 16 in a logging or mining environment
•Involves a student under 15 in a factory environment
•Involves a student under 14 in any working environment (unless accompanied by
an adult)
In addition, the OCDSB has deemed that door-to-door canvassing is not an eligible activity
for community involvement, except under certain circumstances (i.e. the student is age 16 or
older; parental or other responsible adult supervision is provided; and the fundraising is in
support of a recognized charity, excluding for school or religious purposes.)
Liability Insurance Coverage for the Secondary School’s Community Involvement Program
Community sponsors should be advised that students who are performing volunteer work are protected by the school districts liability insurance while they are performing their required forty (40) hours
of community involvement. Community sponsors are also protected by the districts liability insurance for claims that arise out of our students’ activities for their organizations.
Community sponsors should also be aware that, like job shadowing and other similar work experience programs, students do not have accident insurance or Workplace Safety Insurance coverage
through the school board. The school districts expect the community sponsors to ensure that student volunteers are provided with safety instructions and are trained and supervised to ensure a safe and
mutually beneficial volunteer experience.
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