For young people, about 15 to 29, and their parents.
Programs, jobs and help for young people, roughly 15 to 29. Each one says the ages it takes.
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You likely qualify if: Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Born Jan 1, 2005 to Sep 1, 2011; Average of 88% or...
Deadline October 15, 2026in 6 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $1,000
You likely qualify if: Students living in Canada; Graduating grade 12 in 2027; GPA of 2.0 or more on a 4.0 scale.
Deadline December 15, 2026in 67 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Canadian citizen; Graduating high school or CEGEP in 2026/27; Entering a STEM program at a...
Deadline January 27, 2027in 110 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
$1,000
You likely qualify if: Grade 12 students graduating in 2026-2027; Legal residents of Canada, outside Quebec; At a...
Deadline March 15, 2027in 157 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
For: Newcomer women and families in Toronto; HIPPY Young Moms is for mothers aged 16 to 29 facing financial...
Call 416-532-2824Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students in grades 9 to 12; Living in a Pathways neighbourhood.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-787-6800Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 16 or older; Not doing court-appointed volunteer hours.
Call 416-408-2594Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
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
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You likely qualify if: Toronto residents of any age; Free drop-ins: children, youth, older adults; Adults 60+: 50%...
Registered programs open by season: registration starts at 7 a.m.
ApplySend 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
$250
You likely qualify if: Ages 15 to 30 (not over 30 at the start); Unemployed, not in school or training full-time;...
No upcoming cohort is posted: the start dates listed on the JOBS4U page have passed.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Adults 18+ with a high school diploma; Can work full time in Canada; Income under $50,000...
Applications are rolling.
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.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
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
For: Job seekers in Toronto, especially newcomers and refugees who bring education or work experience from outside...
Coaching and workshops run all year; training programs have their own start dates, so ask when you call.
Call 416-662-2450Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Up to $3,000
You likely qualify if: Students aged 15 to 29 living in Ontario; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Returning...
The 2026 intake closed on May 15, 2026.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
For: Ontario residents looking for work or training; some programs add rules, for example Building Maintenance...
Job counselling is available all year.
Call 416-405-5254Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Checked on September 30, 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
Checked on October 6, 2026
$2,000
You likely qualify if: Pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or parenting; 22 years old or younger at intake;...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Young people in Ontario under 18; Or under 25 and homeless or unstably housed.
Call 416-920-1633Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 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: People 16 and over; Legal permission to work in Canada; Education needed for your trade.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ages 14 to 24; Live, work, play or learn in Toronto.
Open the official pageSend 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: Youth aged 15 to 29 living in Ontario; Eligible to work in Canada; Facing serious barriers to...
No deadline.
Call 1-800-387-5656Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 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: Ages 15 to 30; Live in Toronto; A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
Call 311Send 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: High school students in Toronto; TDSB or TCDSB students.
The 2026 program ran July 2 to August 7, 2026 (at least 6 weeks, minimum 35 hours a week).
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Children and youth 17 and under; Living in Ontario; Low family income (limits on their page).
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
For: Kids, teens and young adults anywhere in Canada, including Toronto; Indigenous youth can ask for a First...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-668-6868Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Children and youth under 18; Living anywhere in Ontario; Any citizenship status.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Youth aged 12 to 21; Immigrants: PR or convention refugees.
Call 416-438-3697Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Youth tenant of Toronto Community Housing; Aged 14 to 18 (the 2026 program); Can work...
Registration for the summer 2026 recruitment sessions is closed.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Child under 18, or 18 to 25 and in school; Parent paid into CPP; Parent has died or gets CPP...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Full-time high school, college or university; Returning to full-time study next term; Minimum...
The main student application pool is open all year.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
$25,000
You likely qualify if: Full-time grade 11 students in Canada; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; An average of...
Undergraduate applications are taken January 1 to March 31 each year, closing at 12:00 p.m.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call (800) 684-9040Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone 24 or younger; Covered by OHIP; No private drug plan.
No application and no deadline; coverage ends on your 25th birthday.
Call 1-866-532-3161Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 15 or older; In Grade 11 or 12 in Ontario; At least 14 credits.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone in Canada thinking about suicide; Or worried about someone else.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 988Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 3, 2026
You likely qualify if: You are a child, youth or young adult; Your family is a Canadian Armed Forces family; You...
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Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 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.
Closed on October 2, 2026
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You likely qualify if: Students aged 14 to 17; Or older, full-time in high school.
Closed right now
See detailsChecked on October 5, 2026
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