Agencies
This Oakville-based charitable organization believes in a community where “People Belong, Families are Strong, Neighbours Care & Everyone Shares,” and its mission includes relieving poverty and providing education, support, and social opportunities for people of all abilities and ages.
What is the Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre?
What is the name of the annual event where each grade participates in a day of outreach with local not-for-profit organizations?
Community Action Day
True / False - Oakville decided to remain a town instead of becoming a city despite its large population
True
This non-profit is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned and abused animals in Halton.
What is the Oakville & Milton Humane Society?
True or False? Volunteering can help you develop skills that are valuable in the job market.
True
This organizations mission is "dedicated to protecting and making life better for animals and connecting the communities that care about them in Oakville and Milton."
A: Elder Dogs Canada
B: Humane Society of Oakville and Milton
C: Dog Guides
Human Society of Oakville and Milton
Which long-standing Appleby College tradition has raised over $1.5 million for charities since its first event in 1969?
The Appleby College Walkathon
True or False? Oakville has one of the lowest crime rates in Canada.
True
This regional program connects residents with opportunities to give back through local charities, events, and social services in Burlington, Oakville, and Milton.
What is Volunteer Halton?
What percentage of Canadian youth (ages 15-24) volunteer?
A: 55 %
B: 66%
C: 77%
What is 66%
This organization’s mission is to help newcomers settle and integrate into the Halton Region by providing language training, support services, and community connections.
What is the Halton Multicultural Council (HMC Connections)?
How many service hours per year are Middle School students (Grades 7 and 8) expected to complete at Appleby College?
10 hours per year
True or False - Oakville is known for having one of the best climates in Canada
False
This Halton-based organization provides food support to families in need and operates several food banks.
What is the Halton Food for Life?
True or False? Canadian volunteers contributed over 2 billion hours of their time in 2022
True
This organizations goal is to, "Revolutionize aid delivery to have the greatest impact and most efficiency"
A: Food for Life
B: Global Medic
C: Support House
What is Global Medic
In what year did Service Learning become a required part of Appleby College’s co-curricular program?
1998
What is the name of the college in Oakville famous for its animation program?
What is Sheridan College
This organization offers hospice care and support services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families in Halton.
What is Acclaim Health?
Among Canadian cities, which ranks highest for volunteering?
What is Victoria, BC
Which organization has the mission, "We connect Halton students with healthy food in school, so they can reach their full potential."
A: Food for Life
B: Food for Thought
C: Food for Kids
What is Food for Thought
What key component does Appleby College emphasize after students complete their service activities to deepen learning and personal growth?
Reflection—students analyze their experiences to connect service with social issues and personal development.
When was the town of Oakville founded?
This non-profit is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned and abused animals in Halton.
What is the Oakville & Milton Humane Society?
Which province in Canada has the highest rate of volunteer participation?
What is Saskatchewan