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Published 3/10/26 9:31AM

Fair Event Volunteer

York Region Educational Services
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Markham, ON, Canada
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few days
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups

    Description

    Do you have a strong work ethic and are passionate about education and community programs? Be part of a team where you can work for a non-profit organization and make an impact on students to learn more! You can make a difference in the world by giving students the opportunity to access free and affordable educational services!

    About York Region Educational Services (YRES):

    YRES is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in York Region and beyond with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.

    About this opportunity:

    York Region Educational Services (YRES) is hosting a volunteer fair on April 25, 2026! In collaboration with Ignite Fair, YRES will be bringing together a variety of organizations and booths to connect community members with exciting volunteer opportunities.

    Location: YRES Markham office (3100 Steeles Ave East) + Thornhill Community Centre + Virtual

    Pre-event shifts: 2h+ shifts Sunday-Thursday, minimum 20 hours commitment

    During-event shifts: Saturday, April 25th 2026 at 1:30pm-6:30PM

    After-event shifts: 2h+ shifts Sunday-Thursday, minimum 10 hours commitment

    Responsibilities:

    • Supporting the event promotion, including (but not limited to) graphic design, video creation, blog writing, and data analysis
    • Assisting with booth setup and takedown and monitoring the event entrances and exits
    • Tallying event attendance and signing attendees in

    Benefits:

    • Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
    • Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
    • Free training
    • Free networking opportunities

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Markham, ON, Canada
    Associated Location

    Thornhill Community Centre/YRES Markham Office/Virtual

    7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 5W3, Canada

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    We're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/

    Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change.

    To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/

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