Get Involved
Discover how you can contribute and make a difference in the lives of incarcerated youth.
There are many ways to support through volunteering, partnerships, and creative contributions.
For Schools
Schools play a vital role by educating students about social justice and facilitating meaningful engagement.
- Host paper airplane creation workshops
- Become a chapter head
- Organize student volunteer groups
- Establish school assemblies for awareness
For Kids & Families
Families can participate together in creating meaningful messages of hope and support.
- Learn how to create miniature paper airplanes
- Write encouraging messages for youth
- Participate in community folding events
- Share the project with friends and neighbors
For Volunteers
We need dedicated volunteers to help organize and facilitate our workshops and events.
- Host workshops where people create airplanes
- Organize community events and fundraisers
- Help with administrative and outreach tasks
- Contribute special skills (design, writing)
Get Involved, Make a Paper Airplane
Curious on how to make a paper airplane?
Start with Your Message
Begin with a 10×8 cm sheet of paper. Before folding, write your hopeful message in the center. Place your paper message-side-up for the next steps.
First Fold
Fold the paper in half lengthwise (hotdog style), then unfold to create a center crease. Your message should be face-up.
Corner Folds
Fold the top corners down to the center crease, creating a point at the top. This forms a triangle shape on the top half.
Central Fold
Fold the top triangle down, leaving about 1 cm of space from the bottom edge. This creates a small triangle that points downward.
Edge Folds
Fold the top edges to the center line again, creating a narrower point. Your plane is starting to take shape.
Wing Formation
Fold the paper in half along the center crease. Then fold the wings down, matching the top edges with the bottom edge of the plane's body.
Final Touches
Make small adjustments to the wings to ensure they're even. Add a piece of tape in between the wings to ensure your plane stays in shape. Your paper airplane now carries a message of hope.
Submit Your Form
Fill in the paper airplane submission form below to fully make your impact. This helps us organize your contribution and ensure your message reaches those who need it most.
Our Guidelines
- Use only standard 10×8 cm paper (colored and patterned paper is acceptable and encouraged for more appeal)
- Write all messages in ink, not pencil
- Messages must be appropriate and positive
- No inappropriate language, religious, or political content
- Do not include personal contact information
- No attachments except for a small piece of tape between the wings (no staples, paper clips, or stickers)
- If including a signature, use first name only (name inclusion is optional and at contributor's discretion)
- Fold paper according to the instructions for proper flight
- Each paper airplane must contain a message of hope
- Handle completed paper airplanes carefully to maintain shape
Example
An example of a hopeful message that follows our guidelines
Submitting Your Paper Airplanes
Please fill out the form by clicking the button below.
Our team will promptly review your submission. Thank you for your support and participation in our program.
Earn Volunteer Hours with Flight to Vitality
A simple, impactful way for high school students to earn community involvement hours while bringing hope to incarcerated youth.
HOW IT WORKS
Students create thoughtful, encouraging paper airplane messages for youth in detention facilities. Each airplane carries a handwritten note of hope, connection, and support — making a real difference in a young person's day.
Verified Ontario Volunteer Hours
Flight to Vitality is an official Canadian non-profit organization. Our volunteer program directly fulfills Ontario secondary school community involvement requirements (40-hour graduation requirement). Official volunteer service hours and signed verification letters are provided upon submission.
Request Google Classroom Access
Fill out the quick interest form below using your official school email address to receive your private Google Classroom invite code.
Follow Guidelines & Prompts
Access airplane templates, approved message guidelines, and writing prompts inside our Google Classroom.
Fold & Write
Craft your messages of hope and paper airplanes according to the safety and content guidelines.
Submit & Receive Hours
Turn in your completed planes to your school's chapter lead or drop-off box. Once verified, your volunteer hours will be officially signed off!
🔒 To keep our community safe, access codes are sent exclusively to verified school email addresses.
Bring Flight to Vitality to Your School
Empower your student body, spread hope to incarcerated youth, and help students earn community service hours by launching an official chapter.