Community Outreach Volunteer

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 Community Outreach Volunteer who is passionate about giving back to their community, enjoys making a tangible impact through organization and inventory support, and thrives in a collaborative, social work environment.

The Community Outreach Volunteer is responsible for:

• Conducting in-person outreach to local businesses by going door-to-door to share information about the event and invite participation or support
• Making outbound phone calls to businesses and community contacts to promote the event and follow up on outreach conversations
• Clearly communicating event details and goals, and the ways businesses can get involved (e.g., sponsorship, donations, attendance)
• Building positive relationships with local business owners and staff to support long-term community partnerships
• Speaking knowledgeably about YRES's mission and impact
• Other tasks as required

Locations:

In-person (3100 Steeles Ave E)

Virtual (completed on your own time)

Date & Time: Ongoing - Weekly

Shift: Weekdays 9am - 5pm

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 such a workspace and inventory management and data documentation
• Free training
• Free networking opportunities

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum age: 14
• Able to independently arrive to work on time
• Passionate about volunteering and excited to learn
• Can commit to scheduled time of the shift
• Fluency in English
• Highly organized, detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple tasks
• Strong in interpersonal skills

Why you should join us:

• Earn volunteer hours for your OSSD
• Complete your hours with us and receive the official Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement in Ontario!
• Access to networking events with our sponsors and partners