Government of Canada

Federal government offers grants to student volunteers amid COVID-19

Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Announced in late June by the federal Government, the Canada Student Service Grant will support students and recent graduates who are volunteering in spite of COVID-19. This grant program falls under the $9 billion COVID-19 aid efforts for students.  According to CTV News, every 100 hours spent working on COVID-19 efforts will equate to $1,000. This total maxes at $5,000. To be eligible, volunteers must work a minimum of two hours per week for four weeks, and these hours must occur between June 25 and October 31, 2020.  Volunteer activities with eligible organizations range,…

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