Are you looking to turn your passion into purpose? 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, Alberta, and Ottawa. We are looking for 120 Summer Camp Volunteers—people who are devoted to giving back to their communities and making an impact.
Summer Camp Volunteers will be responsible for:
Location:
📍Toronto: Terry Fox Public School (To be confirmed)
📍Richmond Hill: Doncrest Public School (To be confirmed)
📍Richmond Hill: Redstone School (To be confirmed)
📍Richmond Hill: St Joseph CS (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: EJ Sand Public School (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: Stonebridge Public School (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: Milliken Mills Library (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: Unionville Library (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: Markham Village Library (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: Angus Glen Library (To be confirmed)
📍Markham: Markham Office: 3100 Steeles Avenue East
Date & Time:
🗓️ July 2-Aug 14, 2026
Shift 1: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (half day)
Shift 2: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (half day)
Shift 3: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full day)
Minimum one-week commitment is required.
Benefits:
Who We're Looking For:
✔ Minimum age: 12
✔ Able to arrive on-time to the campsite or office location
✔ Passionate about working with children and in education
✔ Complete training before the camp start date
✔ Can commit to at least 20 hours (half day 4-hour shift for 5 days)
✔ Successful Vulnerable Sector check if over 18
Bonus Skills:
✔ Previous experience working with children 5-12 year old
✔ Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English
We're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/