Teens in Milton can earn volunteer hours toward their high school diploma while supporting human rights through two upcoming Write for Rights sessions at the Milton Public Library. The library is hosting the Amnesty International letter-writing events on Saturday, July 5, 2026 at the Sherwood branch, and Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Main Library, both starting at 2:00 p.m.
The program is open to youth ages 13 to 17. Participants will watch a short video on highlighted human rights cases and then write letters to support individuals whose rights have been threatened. The library confirms that attendees are eligible to earn community volunteer hours that count toward the 40-hour graduation requirement set by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights letter-writing campaign. Since 2001, more than 50 million actions have been taken, and over 100 people featured in the campaign have seen a positive outcome to their case. In 2024 alone, the global effort generated more than 4.6 million actions across 200 countries and territories, with nearly 1 million people joining human rights education activities.
Teen Services Librarian Corrina McGill oversees the program. Students who participate can have their volunteer hours confirmed by email before the end of the semester. For more information, McGill can be reached at [email protected] or 905-875-2665 ext. 3267.
The sessions arrive during the summer months when many students are working to complete their volunteer requirements before the school year. The volunteer opportunities at the library are part of a long-standing effort to give Milton youth meaningful ways to engage with their community while meeting provincial diploma standards.
