WEEK OF JUNE 9th, 2014
COMMUNITY HOURS
GRADE 12 STUDENTS – IF YOU PLAN TO GRADUATE PLEASE SUBMIT HOURS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
SUMMER SCHOOL
TDSB – See your guidance counsellor after registering.
Apply at www.creditprograms.ca
TCDSB – For more information go to http://www.tcdsb.org/continuinged/summerschool/index.htm
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
· National Union Scholarships
If your mother/ father grandmother/grandfather is a member of a national Union (OPSEU and CUBGW) then you are eligible to apply for these scholarships for students applying to post-secondary school. Application forms can be found at nupge.ca/scholarships
· Wiesenthal Scholarship
7 scholarships ranging from $1800 to $7200 in value for students who exemplify leadership/involvement in activities and initiatives that support social justice and human rights and counter anti-Semitism, racism, bullying, and homophobia. For more information go to www.fswc.ca/scholarship
VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT -
FAIRS, WORKSHOPS, GENERAL SERVICES
· Count Me In
Connect with community involvement opportunities to match your interests, passions and lifestyle. Opportunities to work with the charitable sector inspire local community involvement, leadership, and positive social change!
Visit: http://cmimovement.com
· Youth Employment Services
In partnership with the Government of Ontario, check out all of the job-seeking services offered by Y.E.S. Available all year round.
Visit: www.yes.on.ca
· Ontario Government – Summer Jobs
Various jobs in Ontario Public Service are posted. Positions last 7wks to 16wks, paid at Ontario minimum wage.
Contact: http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEP.asp
· Ontario.ca – General Job Services
Contact: www.ontario.ca/ReadySetWork
or www.ontario.ca/jobs-and-employment/summer-jobs-students
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
· TDSB Video – Youth Extras
June 16th, 2014 8:45 am-10:45 am
Seeking students to volunteer as extras to appear in a TDSB video with the Director of Education. All ages/grades/genders welcome! First-come first served.
Contact: Mr. Pascua or Mr. Lawrence
· Tutor On Wheels
June 15th, 2014 1 pm-4pm
Seeking volunteers for a local math competition.
Contact: 647-201-1086
www.towef.org
· Spring Fling – Finch P.S.
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014, 4pm-8pm
Seeking youth volunteers.
Contact:
· CanStage–Shakespeare in High Park
Seeking student volunteers to serve as front-of-house ushers. Evening shifts 5:30pm-8:30pm. Must attend a recruitment session: Jun 4, Jun7, or Jun10.
Contact: 416-367-8243 x 252
Email:
URL: canadianstage.com/volunteers
· University of Toronto Student’s Union
August 18th- 22nd, 2014
Seeking high school volunteers to help with orientation activities for new university students. You will receive community hours, free food, drinks, a letter of service, and a free kit!
Registration Deadline: Fri, Aug. 8th, 2014.
Contact:
www.utsu.ca/orientation
NEW employment opportunities
· Cummer Ave. United Church
Youth Staff Worker
Seeking a 15-18 year old to plan and run church and community programs with fellow staff. $11/hr for 7 weeks (30 hours/week).
Deadline: Friday, June 6th, 2014, 11:59pm.
Contact: Reverend Irene Ty
· City of Toronto–Municipal Elections 2014
October 27, 2014
* First-come first-served, with the approval of your guidance counsellor! ** Applications are welcome from students 16 years of age or older, interested in working 8am-9pm on Election Day. Three types of positions are available. Pay ranges from $100-$150/day.
Contact: See your Guidance Counsellor!
· Office of the French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario
Seeking students proficient in French to work as a “Filing and Archiving Assistant”. Jun 30 – Aug 29. Full-time hours. $11/hour.
Contact: Mr. Pascua (Guidance) or see the posting on the Opportunities board.
· YMCA Summer Jobs Service
Summer jobs service to help youth find available jobs, prepare resumes, and prepare for interviews.
Contact: Pardis Babaie 416-635-9622 x239
· Y.E.S. Summer Job Service
Partially funded by the Government of Ontario. For students 15-30 years of age and enrolled in school. Visit Apr-Aug to access summer job opportunities.
http://www.yes.on.ca/summer-job-service/
511 Richmond Street West, Toronto
Contact: 416-504-8046
· WoodGreen Employment Services
Summer jobs service to help you find available jobs, prepare your resume and cover letter, and get ready for interviews. Drop-in every Thursday 2pm-5pm.
Contact: Pamela 416-645-6000 x1245
For previous postings, visit www.earlhaig.ca and click:
Guidance>Guidance Page>Job&VolunteerOpportunities