VRES Event Support Assistant- Volunteer

Join us in making this year's Volunteer Fair a successful experience for attendees and participating organizations! For this 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 attendees 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, and engage with kids and families throughout the event.
• 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: Roundhouse Community Centre-1220 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3

Date: Saturday June 20th, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

QUALIFICATIONS-

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)
• travel to venue is covered by VRES upon requested
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor 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

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