H.E.L.P!

Humanitarian Experiential Leadership Program

H.E.L.P! O_T; H.E.L.P! NOW

-All that's missing is U!

Do you:

Want to make a difference in the world?

Seek adventure, challenge and opportunity?

Feel disengaged in the traditional classroom environment?

Wish learning could be more hands on and enjoyable?

 

Current HELP News Articles:

September            Team Building        Good Shepherd        Adopt a Park      Rock Climbing

October              Eco Source     Keilburger     Daily Bread Food Bank

Then H.E.L.P! is on the way!

We're looking for senior-level students (completing Grade 10 or 11) who will thrive in an experiential learning environment; who seek adventure, and are inspired to contribute positively to local, national and global communities in the spirit of catholicity.  H.E.L.P!ers are creative, responsible, enthusiastic and have demonstrated leadership abilities or potential.  They work well in teams, and are passionate about righting social injustices. 

Why H.E.L.P!?

• Experiential learning through outreach initiatives; adventure, leadership camping; workshops; guest lectures; conferences; reinactments; and student-lead symposiums

• Make a difference in the world through a variety of community and international social action and environmental stewardship projects

• Opportunity to combat poverty through education by helping to build a school in a developing country

The H.E.L.P! Advantage

• Competitive Advantage through development of life-management skills:
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Effective Communication & Presentation
  • Dynamic Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution & Restorative Justice
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Earn presitigious Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Receive St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR certification

H.E.L.P! Partnerships

H.E.L.P! has partnered with a number of outreach and leadership organizations to provide a unique, exciting, immersive and rewarding learning experience.  A few of these partners include:

• Me to We / Free the Children / Directors of Change / O' Ambassadors
• War Child Canada
• Oxfam
• World Vision
• 7 Habits of the Highly Effective Teen
• Harmony Movement
• Habitat for Humanity
• L'Arche
• Scott Mission
• Canadian Food for Children
• Medecins Sans Frontieres
• Daily Bread Food Bank
• Sports Camp Olympia
• Northern Edge Algonquin
• Henri Nouwen Society
• Streetkids International
• Simon Wiesenthal Centre
• UNICEF
• Red Cross Society
• Dominion Institute / Passages to Canada
• Covenant House
• Green Peace
• Cultivating Peace

 

Be the Change you want to see in the world.

For more information contact us at:

165 Dundas Street West, Suite 301

Mississauga, Ontario

L5B 2B6

Bus. (905)566-7041 (226); Cell. (416)557-8901

Fax: (905)566-0370

james.neil@dpcdsb.org