YRES Youth Workshop Assistant (Virtual)

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 Youth Workshop Assistant—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves social media.

The YRES Virtual Youth Workshop Assistant is responsible for:

• Support the smooth execution of the event, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees

• Help ensure the virtual youth workshop 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:

Wednesday, April 1st 2026, 5:00PM-6:00PM

Sunday, April 29th 2026, 5:00PM-6:00PM

Shift: TBD

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