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I Want to Help
Empowering students. Supporting communities.
We need Canadian students’ help to build a stronger tomorrow.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created economic and social challenges for post-secondary students and
recent graduates. The coronavirus has negatively impacted learning and employment opportunities this summer
and beyond. Canadian students are concerned about the impact on their ability to further their studies, save for
their education and secure future employment.
At the same time, Canadian not-for-profit organizations face notable disruptions to the essential community
services they provide. The not-for-profit sector has been experiencing a reduction in support from volunteers
due to Canadians following stay-at-home guidance. This has left many not-for-profit organizations having to shift
program delivery to focus on technology-driven support and they are seeking volunteers with the skills and interest
to support in this way.
In response, the Government of Canada has created the Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG), a program that will
provide qualified post-secondary students and recent graduates with volunteer opportunities to help with the
response to COVID-19 at Canadian not-for-profit organizations during summer 2020. Participating post-secondary
students and recent graduates will be eligible to apply for a grant from $1,000 up to $5,000. The grant is based on the
number of validated volunteer hours completed between June 25, 2020 and October 31, 2020. Student volunteers
receiving the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) ($1,250 monthly, or higher for students with disabilities
or dependents) are also eligible to apply for a CSSG.
All volunteer placements are facilitated in a way that respects social distancing and other health and safety
precautions established by the Public Health Agency of Canada while removing participation barriers. The CSSG
is committed to creating meaningful and accessible opportunities for a diverse range of students and not-for-profit
organizations to collaborate and take action. By bringing together and celebrating Canada’s unique talents, skills
and abilities, we will find strength and connection within our communities across the country during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
THROUGH CANADA’S COVID-19 ECONOMIC
RESPONSE PLAN
How the Canada Student Service Grant Canada Student Service Grant eligibility
benefits students
1. To be considered an eligible student,
The CSSG is designed so that qualified post-secondary a person must:
students and recent graduates can pursue a variety • be enrolled and attending post-secondary
of volunteer opportunities that put their interests and education (PSE) during spring, summer or fall
abilities to work for a not-for-profit organization this 2020; or
summer. This allows students to give back while they • have graduated from PSE no earlier than
gain skills, experience and much more, including: December 2019; and
• The opportunity to do meaningful volunteer work • be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, First
and give back in an intentional way. Nations, Métis or Inuit, or have Refugee status.
• Skill building and training for each student’s specific 2. Residence:
volunteer opportunity with LinkedIn Learning • International students are not eligible.
courses. • Canadian students who study abroad but are
• Connection to community. currently residing in Canada, and do their
• Eligibility to apply for the CSSG. The CSSG is in volunteer hours in Canada, are eligible.
addition to the Canada Emergency Student 3. Age Requirement:
Benefit (CESB) ($1,250 monthly, or higher for • To be eligible for the grant, post-secondary
students with disabilities or dependents). students and recent graduates must be 30 years
Students receiving the CESB are eligible for CSSG. old or younger as of December 31st, 2020.
However, students receiving the Canada Emergency 4. Post-secondary education includes:
Response Benefit (CERB) ($2,000 monthly) are • Part-time or full-time study over a period of
ineligible to receive the CSSG. at least 12 weeks which must be in pursuit
of a degree, diploma or certificate at an
accredited institution. Accredited institutions are
universities, colleges and Indigenous learning
institutions accredited by the province or
territory in which they are located. For a full list of
recognized post-secondary education programs,
please visit Iwanttohelp.org.
Canada Student Service Grant eligibility of students
receiving other income benefits
1. The following students are eligible:
• those receiving the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) ($1,250 monthly, or higher for students
with disabilities or dependents);
• those who are employed; and
• students receiving a micro-grant through the Canada Service Corps program, may use their hours towards
the CSSG.
2. The following students are ineligible:
• Students who are receiving, or who have received at any time, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
(CERB) ($2,000 monthly), are not eligible to receive the CSSG. Students will be required to attest that they
have at no time been in receipt of the CERB.
Help us build this unique opportunity for the next generation
of change-makers.
Disbursement of the Canada Student Service Grant
• Applicants must register by the deadline of August 21, 2020 in order to receive the CSSG .
• The CSSG will be paid in a lump-sum amount based on the number of validated volunteer hours that an
applicant has completed between Thursday June 25, 2020 and Saturday October 31, 2020.
• The five levels of CSSG disbursement amounts are as follows:
• 100 hours for $1,000.
• 200 hours for $2,000.
• 300 hours for $3,000.
• 400 hours for $4,000.
• 500 hours for $5,000.
• Applicants must reach the minimum number of hours for each threshold (e.g. an applicant who submits 270
hours is only eligible to receive the $2,000/200 hours level disbursement amount).
• The CSSG will be disbursed to eligible student volunteer applicants within 60 days of receipt of payment from
the Government of Canada, unless demand exceeds initial projections and/or for incomplete applications which
require further review.
WE Innovation Lab volunteer opportunity
The CSSG has a variety of volunteer opportunities that will connect post-secondary students and recent graduates
with not-for-profit organizations facing challenges due to the pandemic. The program also has a specific volunteer
opportunity for post-secondary students and recent graduates who are creative and see the bright future that lies
ahead in the well-being and self-care space: the WE Innovation Lab.
Our vision
Mental health is of utmost importance during these stressful times. In response, WE is building a comprehensive
online hub for all well-being needs: trusted, expert advice; digestible content; and an engaged community.
With the WE Innovation Lab, we want to leverage the knowledge and skill sets of students with backgrounds
in wellness, technology, business, design, computer science, industrial engineering, information science, digital
marketing and UX/UI.
Your opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join WE leaders, experienced coaches and a mentor-led team of like-minded
volunteers to tackle one of the most important challenges facing Canadians today. Through the WE Innovation
Lab, you will:
• Participate in a world-class training program.
• Work collaboratively with leading well-being experts.
• Flex your creativity while working with coaches and peers who will provide amazing mentorship.
• Solve problems, and generate and test ideas that will positively impact people during a time
when they need it most.
• Build community despite the challenges of physical distancing.
• Influence the future of the well-being space.
Quali ications
The WE Innovation Lab is looking for post-secondary students and recent graduates with backgrounds in:
• Wellness: neuroscience, nutritional science, psychology, anthropology, sociology, life science,
medicine, physiology, kinesiology
• Technology, business and design: marketing, tech/computer science, industrial engineering,
information science, graphic design, digital marketing, UX/UI
• Content, art and media: digital media, journalism, filmography/videography, PR, fine arts, culinary arts
Content Creation Business Ideation Nutritional Research
• Collaborate with a creative • Utilize design best practices • Review how nutrition science
advertising agency to engage users can support well-being
• Build a wealth of valuable • Generate ideas and • Research and synthesize
well-being assets prototypes to fulfill data on natural products and
• Design information protocol user needs plant-based ingredients
and methodology • Run co-design sessions in • Investigate the market
• Create engaging content in order to pitch and generate for (and availability of)
multimedia formats, from viable solutions natural products
social posts to video and • Learn how to communicate, • Ideate and create content
long-form storytelling collaborate and create while around plant-based
• Work on a team of students working remotely ingredients that support
with different skill sets well-being
We can’t wait to get started!
We encourage qualified post-graduate students, post-secondary students and recent graduates
to apply for the CSSG once the program has officially launched at Iwanttohelp.org using one of
the referral codes below and you could be a part of the WE Innovation Lab.
For more information contact us at support@iwanttohelp.org or call 1 (833) 521-0117.
Stream Code
Innovation—Content Innovation ICON2020
Innovation—R&D/Product Development IRAD2020
Innovation—Business Ideation (Well-being & NFP) IDEA2020
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