Fair Event Volunteer

Do you have a strong work ethic and are passionate about education and community programs? Be part of a team where you can work for a non-profit organization and make an impact on students to learn more! You can make a difference in the world by giving students the opportunity to access free and affordable educational services!

About York Region Educational Services (YRES):

YRES is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in York Region and beyond with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.

About this opportunity:

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is hosting a volunteer fair on April 25, 2026! In collaboration with Ignite Fair, YRES will be bringing together a variety of organizations and booths to connect community members with exciting volunteer opportunities.

Location: YRES Markham office (3100 Steeles Ave East) + Thornhill Community Centre + Virtual

Pre-event shifts: 2h+ shifts Sunday-Thursday, minimum 20 hours commitment

During-event shifts: Saturday, April 25th 2026 at 1:30pm-6:30PM

After-event shifts: 2h+ shifts Sunday-Thursday, minimum 10 hours commitment

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the event promotion, including (but not limited to) graphic design, video creation, blog writing, and data analysis
• Assisting with booth setup and takedown and monitoring the event entrances and exits
• Tallying event attendance and signing attendees in

Benefits:

• Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
• Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
• Free training
• Free networking opportunities