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VRES Event Support Assistant

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Richmond, BC, Canada
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups

    Description

    Join us at our upcoming Youth Public Speaking Event at Cambie Community Centre! For our next event, we are looking for an Event Support Assistant to assist with event coordination and engage with attendees throughout the event.

    Vancouver Region Educational Services (VRES) is a registered non-profit organization committed to providing free and affordable educational services to the Vancouver Region and beyond. VRES provides online and in-person educational services for learners of all ages, including K-12, adults, and seniors.

    The Event Support Assistant is responsible for:

    • Greeting and directing participants, students, and families upon arrival
    • Setting up event booths, activity stations, and décor before the event begins
    • Preparing and organizing materials for activities and tracking inventory
    • Run activity stations, operating presentation slides, and engage with kids and families throughout the event.
    • Being an audience for workshop attendees while giving meaningful feedback for improvement if needed
    • Taking photos of event highlights and activities for VRES social media channels
    • Assisting with takedown of all materials at the end of the event

    Location: 12800 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC V6V 1G4

    Date: Thursday, June 3, 2026

    Time: 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM (PST)

    Why You Should Join Us:

    • Earn volunteer hours toward school or community requirements
    • Gain hands-on event experience in coordinating and running a community event
    • Receive an official certificate from Canada Service Corps (after completion of 120 hours)
    • Access to networking events with our sponsors and community partners

    Who We're Looking For:

    • Minimum age: 12 years or up
    • Fluent in English
    • Able to independently commute to and arrive at the event location on time (Need help getting here? VRES covers travel costs upon request)
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced event setting
    • Able to fully commit to the scheduled event timings
    • Comfortable interacting with children, family members, and community members
    • Takes initiative, follows instructions, and can work independently without close supervision

    Location

    On-site

    Cambie Community Centre

    12800 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC V6V 2H6, Canada

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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

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