YRES Virtual Fair Volunteer (Canada Networking Event)

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 Virtual Fair Volunteer —someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves social media.

The Virtual Fair Volunteer is responsible for:

• Support the smooth execution of the event, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees
• Help ensure the virtual fair platform is properly set up, including testing video and audio
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment online
• Help facilitate attendee participation by encouraging interaction within virtual booths, sessions and breakout rooms
• Positively representing YRES online
• Punctual and present throughout the entirety of the event

Location: Virtual, Zoom

Date & Time:

• Thursday, February 12th, 2026
• Thursday, March 26th, 2026
• Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
• Thursday, May 7th, 2026
• Thursday, June 4th, 2026

Shift: 3:30pm - 6:30pm

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
• Expand your personal and professional network by connecting with industry leaders and professionals
• Gain hands-on experience in event management and professional networking
• Free training
• Free networking opportunities