Youth Challenged To Volunteer in Their Community
Young Ontarians Kick Off 9th Annual ChangeTheWorld Campaign
Ontario is challenging high school students to “change the world” by volunteering for at least three hours in their communities.
Markham area high school students helped kick off the ninth annual ChangeTheWorld – Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge today by doing a “Brain Games” activity with residents of the Marleigh Retirement Residence. The challenge runs from April 10 to May 23, coinciding with National Volunteer Week, from April 10 to 16.
This year’s goal is to have 39,000 students aged 14 to 18 participate in volunteering. The ChangeTheWorld challenge, which is delivered in partnership with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network, encourages young people to get involved in their communities and helps them develop important skills like teamwork and leadership.
Encouraging young people to participate in Ontario’s tradition of volunteering is part of the government’s economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario’s history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.
Quick Facts
- The 2016 ChangeTheWorld campaign runs from April 10 to May 23, 2016.
- Since 2008, over 181,000 Ontario youth have contributed more than 870,000 volunteer hours in their communities through ChangeTheWorld.
- Ontario students must complete 40 volunteer hours to graduate from high school.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about ChangeTheWorld.
- Interact with ChangeTheWorld on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr.
- Read about Ontario’s recognition programs and awards for volunteers.
- Explore local volunteer opportunities by contacting your local Volunteer Centre or through SPARK Ontario.