Logistics Coordination Volunteer

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 Logistics Coordination Volunteer who is passionate about giving back to their community, enjoys making a tangible impact through organization and inventory support, and thrives in a collaborative, social work environment.

The Logistics Coordination Volunteer is responsible for:

• Sorting, labeling, and organizing donated or purchased materials within the storage unit for easy identification and retrieval
• Packing and preparing supplies for upcoming events, camps, or programs based on distribution schedules
• Unloading and shelving incoming deliveries, ensuring items are stored safely and space is used efficiently
• Assisting with loading materials into vehicles for transport to event or program sites
• Conducting regular inventory counts and updating tracking sheets to reflect current stock levels
• Other tasks as required

Location: Richmond Hill

Date & Time: Ongoing - Weekly

Shift: Weekdays 9am - 5pm

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 such a workspace and inventory management and data documentation
• Free training
• Free networking opportunities

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum age: 14
• 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
• Able to lift heavy objects (up to 20lbs)

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