Service Learning
Service-learning opportunities at Laureate College allow K-12 students to engage with the Burlington, Hamilton and Halton Region Communities, apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, and contribute meaningfully to local causes.
These specific service-learning opportunities are tied to curriculum-based projects or extracurricular activities involving environmental advocacy, social justice, or community involvement projects such as organizing charity events, leading community outreach initiatives, or partnering with local organizations to support community needs.
Opportunities
1. Burlington Green Environmental Association
Program Focus: Environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Opportunities: Students can participate in environmental clean-up events, tree planting, or assisting with sustainability workshops for the local community.
Website: burlingtongreen.org
2. Burlington Food Bank
Program Focus: Providing food to those in need within the community.
Opportunities: Students can volunteer in food sorting, packing food boxes, organizing food drives, or helping with community events.
Website: burlingtonfoodbank.ca
3. The Salvation Army Burlington
Program Focus: Offering food, shelter, and emergency services to those facing hardship.
Opportunities: Students can help in the food bank, assist with seasonal fundraising campaigns, or volunteer at the Salvation Army’s community outreach programs.
Website: salvationarmy.ca
4. Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga
Program Focus: Building affordable housing for low-income families.
Opportunities: Students can volunteer for community build days, assist with ReStore operations (a social enterprise), or help with fundraising and awareness campaigns.
Website: habitathmd.ca
5. Halton Food for Thought
Program Focus: Ensuring that all students have access to nutritious food at school.
Opportunities: Students can help prepare and pack meals for local schools, assist in organizing fundraising events, or participate in nutrition education campaigns.
Website: haltonfoodforthought.com
6. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton
Program Focus: Mentorship programs for children and youth.
Opportunities: High school students can become mentors for younger children, help organize events, or participate in fundraising activities to support the organization’s programs.
7. Carizon Family and Community Services
Program Focus: Mental health services and family support programs.
Opportunities: Students can volunteer for events, assist with family support programs, or help in organizing community outreach activities.
Website: carizon.ca
8. The Good Shepherd Centres
Program Focus: Supporting homeless individuals and families.
Opportunities: Students can volunteer in shelters, help with food distribution, organize clothing drives, or assist in fundraising activities.
Website: goodshepherdcentres.ca
9. Halton Women's Place
Program Focus: Providing support to women and children affected by domestic violence.
Opportunities: Students can participate in awareness campaigns, organize donation drives (e.g., clothing, toiletries), or assist with outreach events.
Website: haltonwomensplace.com
10. Burlington Public Library
Program Focus: Literacy, educational programs, and community engagement.
Opportunities: Students can volunteer as reading buddies, assist in organizing library events, or participate in programs that encourage literacy and learning among younger children.
Website: bpl.on.ca
11. Burlington Parks and Recreation
Program Focus: Community health, well-being, and recreation.
Opportunities: Students can volunteer for park clean-ups, assist with summer camps, or help organize events such as family days, sports leagues, or festivals.
Website: burlington.ca
