2024 Regional Speech Contest Volunteer

About York Region Educational Services and this Opportunity:

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in the vicinity of York Region with free or affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth. We are thrilled to host the Regional Speech Contest for youth between ages 8-18 at the Fairview Library Theater, and we are seeking volunteers that are interested in supporting this program.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist with setting up equipment and technology as directed by the event supervisor
• Ensure contestants are safe and supervised
• Communicate with contestants, parents (occasionally), and other staff members
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the theater

Time commitment:

• In-person contest launches on August 18th from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm 
• Your commitment must be by the day

Contest location: Fairview Library Theatre (35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, ON M2J 4S4)

A great candidate for this position will possess the following: 

• Must be 14+ years of age
• Ability to move heavy equipment
• Communication and leadership skills
• Self-management skills and the ability to demonstrate responsible, ethical, and professional conduct – YOU are the role model 
• Enthusiasm and passion towards working with children and youth