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Published 5 days ago
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YRES Brand Ambassador (Info Session, Angus Glen Library)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Markham, ON, Canada
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups

    Description

    York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Library Booth Assistant—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves socializing.

    The YRES Library Booth Assistant is responsible for:

    • Greeting visitors
    • Conversation support
    • Taking photos
    • Helping count inventory of items that were brought
    • Providing feedback on the event
    • Arriving to the event independently

    Location:

    Angus Glen Library, 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8

    Date & Time:

    Thursday, May 28

    Shift: TBD

    Benefits:

    • Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation)
    • Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
    • Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
    • Free training
    • Free networking opportunities

    Who We're Looking For:

    • Minimum age: 12
    • Able to independently arrive to work on time
    • Passionate about volunteering and excited to learn
    • Can commit to scheduled time of the shift
    • Fluency in English
    • Highly organized, detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple tasks

    Why you should join us:

    • Earn volunteer hours for your OSSD
    • Complete your hours with us and receive the official Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement in Ontario!
    • Access to networking events with our sponsors and partners

    Location

    On-site

    Angus Glen Library

    3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8, 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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