Volunteering is a great way to get involved and to make a difference for an issue you care about. When you volunteer, you'll

• meet people with similar interests
• develop your resume
• develop valuable skills and build your self-esteem
• achieve the 40 volunteer hours necessary to graduate high school

If you'd like to share information about volunteer opportunities at your organization, contact us. Check out this list of organizations for information on volunteer opportunities for students in the global development or environment sector:

Directors of Change combines youth-made documentary films and a resource guide to help educators bring social issues alive in the classroom.
The program aims to create a generation of globally aware, socially engaged youth who are equipped to take action in their own communities and contribute to the lives of their disadvantaged peers. See the brochure for more information.

Me to We Trips

Introducing 2009 Me to We Volunteer Adventure. Volunteer overseas on a trip to change the world.

Canadian Red Cross

Sierra Club of Peel

The Sierra Club of Peel accepts student volunteers for specific events. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sierra Club, please send an e-mail to porphanos@rogers.com.

War Child Canada

War Child is looking for Youth Outreach Team (YOT) Leaders.  Read the description for more information.

World Vision

Also make sure to visit the volunteer job board through the Your Time Counts section of the Peel board website. You might find a posting that will work for you.