Volunteering: A Journey to Self-Growth
What began as a graduation requirement ended up being an experience full of self-growth. Take a look at Jana Mohamed's volunteering journey.
How I Started My Own Nonprofit Organization Amidst Quarantine
Follow Salina Guo's journey of starting a nonprofit during the pandemic, and how Just For You Tutoring has morphed from idea to reality.
My Experience on a Service Trip to Ecuador
Read all about an exciting and rewarding service trip to Ecuador, in which participants built a school and explored the Amazon.
Lessons I Learned About Creating Change
Throughout my life, whenever someone asked me what I wanted to do in the future, my answer was always the same: I wanted to create change. I would always hear stories of other youth my age setting out and using their own talents to better their communities and help others. Youth just like me were [&
A Helping Hand
I love volunteering; yet during my first shift in 9th grade, it’s not a thought I would’ve even considered. I was at an info booth with an older volunteer during a sticky evening by Harbourfront, staring aimlessly at my watch and passing cyclists. We were promoting The Word on The Street, a
How Volunteering Can be more than a Requirement
It is not surprising that many people feel fulfilled when giving back to others. You don’t need to be someone like Malala or Gandhi to change the world. Fulfillment can come by starting off in your community. It is the reason why high school students are required to earn at least 40 hours of volun