Changemaker Program
A flexible leadership program with mentorship, national recognition and an option for school credit
Choose your own hours. Work independently or with other youth. Shape your experience around your interests, skills and passions. The Changemaker Program is designed to be fun, meaningful and manageable while helping you gain real-world experience and create positive impact in your community.
✅ Open to youth across Canada ages 12 to 30
✅ Gain volunteer experience or choose the project stream and turn your interests into impact and credit
✅ Use your interests, skills and passions to make an impact
✅ Build a portfolio you can use for scholarships, university applications and employment
✅ Priority consideration for microgrants to make your impact even bigger
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Time Commitment
Participants complete 120 hours at their own pace.
Hours can include a mix of orientation, workshops, self-directed learning, online courses, volunteer work and social impact projects. Many participants complete their hours by building on activities they are already involved in, rather than adding extra work.
The program is flexible and designed to fit around school, work and other commitments.
School Credit
High school students in participating schools may use the Changemaker Program to earn Grade 12 credit, subject to school approval.
Most schools require approximately 100 hours to meet the Career Exploration credit requirement. Students who choose to complete the full 120-hour Changemaker Program also gain access to grants, national certification and additional recognition opportunities.
✅ Meets the Career Exploration graduation requirement
✅ Earn 4 to 8 Grade 12 credits
