Volunteering
How many volunteer hours do you need to graduate high school?
40 hours
Toronto is located next to which lake?
Lake Ontario
In this building you can borrow books and movies, use a computer, go to free events, print documents, and find a quiet place to study.
The library!
TRUE OR FALSE: All participants that come to our programming get free TTC tickets
TRUE!
Every participant gets a TTC ticket for attending programming
What is the tallest structure in Toronto?
The CN Tower
How many volunteers does Canada have nationwide?
12.7 million volunteers
What is the name of the Toronto basketball team?
The Raptors
What does a guidance counselor do?
Provides students with support and advice on educational, personal, and career matters
What does NYP at West Neighbourhood House stand for?
Newcomer Youth Program!
Name a benefit of volunteering.
Answers may vary! You are able to help you community. You gain new experiences, make new friends and connections. You can have higher self-esteem - feel better about yourself. Giving back can reduce stress and increase joy.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
Usually 13-14 years old
How many stops are on the TTC subway system?
70 stops!
What is a non-profit organization?
An organization that is created and operated for socially beneficial purposes rather than to make a profit.
On what day of the week do we do free tutoring/homework help/resume assistance?
Mondays!
What language is the word "volunteering" from?
French ("volontaire")
Where can you list your volunteer experiences?
(Hint: Not the tracking sheet!)
Resume/CV
Who is the mayor of Toronto?
Olivia Chow
What does a settlement worker do?
A settlement worker helps newcomers to Canada adjust to life in a new country. They provide support with things like finding services, navigating school, and understanding Canadian culture.
What is the name of our regular cooking workshop?
Food with Friends
What is the population of Toronto?
3.2 million people
ALL the volunteers in Toronto contributed ____ hours in volunteer work in a single year.
1.5 million hours!!!
Why is Toronto called "the 6"?
After the six local boroughs: Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, York, East York and Toronto.
How many recreation centres does the city of Toronto have?
152
What is the address of West Neighbourhood House?
OR
What intersection is West Neighbourhood House located at? (Name the two streets)
248 Ossington Ave
OR
Dundas and Ossington
The Tim Horton's chain is named after a famous ________ player.
Hockey