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Volunteering

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Our school thrives thanks to the dedication of parents who commit their time to helping at our school.​​​

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Signing up is easy.

Volunteer roles are added in Sign-Up Genius throughout the year. 

The Volunteer Code of Conduct helps ensure a safe, respectful, and faith-filled environment for all.

A background check for volunteers is now required by the TCDSB. For details, please visit the board's website. 

Questions or ideas about volunteering at Blessed Sacrament school?

We'd love to hear from you. Please contact Heather, the BSCS Volunteer Coordinator. 

Volunteer Roles

Ways to help

Kiss n' Ride - Sign up here

 

Throughout the school year, two parent volunteers are needed each morning to assist children exit their vehicles safely and enter the schoolyard. Drop-off is in front of the JK/SK yard from 8:45-9:00 a.m. each morning. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:40 a.m. New volunteers are always needed and welcome - you do not need to be a user of the program to volunteer. 

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Pizza Lunch - Sign up here

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​From October to June, volunteers hand out pizza to students in each classroom, JK to Grade 6, on Mondays (or Tuesdays, when Monday is a holiday). When you arrive for your shift, sign in at the main office and proceed to the corridor by the gym.

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Class Parent​ – Ongoing during the School Year

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Class Parents play an important role in keeping their class families up to date on school events, organizing volunteers for excursions and classroom activities, and coordinating gifts for teachers. Signup for this role is in September of each year, through the Volunteer Coordinator. To learn more, you can read the Class Parent Guidelines. 

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Parent Council (CSPC) – Ongoing during the School Year

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Parent Council is a great opportunity to be involved in our school community. More details can be found here. Details on elections and the nomination process are shared each Fall. Parent Council can be reached at:  blessedsacramentcspc@gmail.com.  

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Cross Country – September/October

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Volunteers are needed during lunch-time practices to supervise the running route. Sign-up details are shared each Fall.

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Danceathon – October

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This year we are excited to share that it will be an incredible shift to Halloween Danceathon on October 30th! Stay tuned for more information to come on this incredible FUNdraiser for our school!

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Carnaval Fun Day – February

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Parent Council hosts a hot chocolate station. Volunteers are need to make and serve hot chocolate to students. Sign-up details are shared in January.

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Spring Social – Spring (every other year)

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The Spring Social is a biennial fundraising event - a great opportunity to get out and socialize with others in the school community. Volunteers are needed to help with planning/organizing and during the event. The most recent social was held in April 2026. If you would like to get involved in the next social in 2028, please watch out for information  being shared by the school community and email bscsgala@gmail.com. 

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Fun Fair – Spring

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A fun-filled day with inflatables, prizes, games, food, and lots of other activities. Many volunteers are needed the day of to help run the stations/activities. Details and a sign-up are shared each Spring. We also have a few roles for activity conveners to help keep the stations running smoothly (also day-of). If you are interested in a convener role, please email the Volunteer Coordinator to find out more. 

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Students from our community and former BSCS graduates are also welcome to volunteer (and qualify for high school volunteer hours). 

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Softball/T-Ball League – May/June

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Volunteer coaches are needed to help coach their child’s team. Each team has two coaches, and games are played one evening a week at a local park. No experience necessary. Details are shared each Spring. 

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Grade 8 Graduation Reception – June

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Each spring, Grade 7 parents host a reception at the church, following the Grade 8 graduation. Grade 7 parent volunteers are needed to help with set-up and supervision during the reception. Details and a sign-up are shared with our Grade 7 classes in the Spring.  

 

Lunch Supervisors

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We are always in need of parents to help supervise the lunch and play time for our students. If you can give your time to help, please contact the school office to express your interest and find out more. 

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Field Trip Volunteers

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Throughout the year, volunteers are also needed to accompany classes on field trips. These opportunities are communicated and organized by your child’s teacher and/or class parent. 

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Police Record Check

Required for School Volunteers

Step 1

Determine the Police Record Check You Need:

 

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Required for volunteers who supervise or direct students, may be unsupervised with students, or participate in swimming or overnight activities. Examples:

  • Field Trip Volunteer responsible for supervising students

  • Lunchtime Supervisor

  • Swimming Activities

  • Grade 8 Graduation Reception (as a volunteer supervising students)

 

Volunteers with a VSC are also able to volunteer for activities listed under CRJMC. 

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CRJMC (Criminal Record & Judicial Matters)

For volunteers who are not responsible for supervising or directing students. Examples of activities requiring a CRJMC:

  • Kiss N Ride

  • Pizza Lunch

  • Walkathon or Danceathon

  • Carnaval

  • Fun Fair

  • Cross Country

  • In-class activities (as a volunteer)​​

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Not sure? Confirm with the Principal or Vice-Principal before applying.

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Note: Attendance at school or classroom activities as a guest (e.g., a play or celebration) and volunteer activities completed outside of the school (e.g., communications) do not require a Police Record Check.

Step 2

Apply through the Toronto Police Service.

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Go to the Toronto Police Service Police Record Check page and select "Apply Here". Choose the appropriate PRC:

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  • CRJMC – Volunteer
    Application fee can be waived by completing and submitting the Principal-signed form.

  • VSC – Volunteer
    Applicant is responsible for paying the fee (currently $26.72).

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Organization Code: 202309TPSOND2B58

 

Have the following information handy: Driver’s Licence (if applicable), SIN, and address history for the past 5 years.

Step 3

Submit Your Completed Check to the Board Volunteer Portal

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Upload your completed check to the Board Volunteer Portal. The document must be an unlocked PDF (no password). In Adobe Acrobat: Tools → Protect a PDF → Remove Security.

Step 4

Confirm Approval with the School

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Once approved, you will receive an email from the Board. You may then contact the school to confirm you are cleared to volunteer.

Thank you for volunteering at BSCS!

Detailed instructions and FAQs are available on the Board website: tcdsb.org/page/volunteering-with-us

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School

A faith-based Catholic school in North Toronto offering exceptional education from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Contact Us

24 Bedford Park Avenue,

Toronto, Ontario M5M 1H9  ​

​Tel: 416-393-5226 

Fax: 416-393-5809​​​

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