For high school students who need their 40 volunteer hours, and their parents.
Every Ontario high school student needs 40 hours of volunteering to graduate, and can start in the summer before grade 9. These places take teenagers. Check with the school that an activity counts before starting. Ontario’s rule.
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You likely qualify if: Ages 13 to 17 for Seniors E-Connect; Speak English fluently; A teen or adult for Leading to...
Call 416-397-5981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
For: Children aged 7 to 16 whose parent or guardian lives in a Toronto 'M' postal code (or who are referred by...
The wait for an assessment is about 2 to 3 months; in Rexdale, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough a match usually takes 6 months to 1 year because of a shortage of mentors.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-925-8981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ages 14 to 18 with a parent's permission; Under 14: come with a parent or teacher.
Almost all shifts are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, plus a few special events.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students aged 16 and over; Event volunteers must be 19+.
Roles run year-round; for example Food Sort Team Leader shifts are 3 hours, Tuesday to Thursday.
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You likely qualify if: Enrolled in high school; Age 16 or older by the first day of the program; Free to volunteer...
Call 416-813-1500Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: In full-time secondary school, Grades 9 to 12; Ages 14 to 18 when you apply; Can volunteer at...
Call 416-392-5900Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
For: Youth Hub is for grade 7 and up, Learn On homework help and tutoring for grade 6 and up, basketball for ages 14...
Youth Hub runs Monday to Friday 3 to 6 PM; the Youth Volunteer Program runs on a seasonal basis.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-534-8461Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 14 or older.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 16 or older.
Call 416-755-7353Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: ROMKids: high school and post-secondary students; Youth Cabinet: ages 15 to 21.
The page still lists the March Break 2026 and Summer Club 2026 ROMKids volunteer applications; dates for the next round are not posted.
Call 416-586-8043Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: In high school; Ages 15 or older; Available to volunteer in July and August.
Call 416-438-2911Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Youth in the Greater Toronto Area; Ages differ by program, from 11 to 24; Black Achievers:...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ages 14 to 18; In high school.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students; No minimum age for food drives.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 14 or older; Lived in Canada at least 12 months (St. Michael's).
Call 416-360-4000Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
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These have closed for now. Many open again every year, so ask them when the next round opens. The way to reach each one is right there.
You likely qualify if: Teens and adults; Minimum age 15 to 17, by role; School-year volunteers: 3 hours a week.
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You likely qualify if: Students aged 14 to 17; Or older, full-time in high school.
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