YRES Volunteer Appreciation Event Assistant (Flato Markham Theatre)

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 YRES Event Assistant - someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves socializing.

Volunteers will help create a welcoming and organized experience for guests, presenters, sponsors, and award recipients throughout the event.

The YRES Event Assistant is responsible for:

• Arriving independently to the event on time and in professional attire
• Assisting with event set-up and clean-up
• Helping decorate and prepare the venue
• Confidently greeting and directing guests upon arrival
• Assisting guests with seating and audience flow
• Supporting backstage operations and presenter coordination
• Helping distribute refreshments and snacks during intermission
• Assisting with photobooth set-up and group photos
• Supporting award ceremony logistics and transitions
• Providing feedback on the event

Location: Flato Markham Theatre

171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5

Date & Time:

August 6, 2026 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)

Shift: 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Benefits:

• Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation) (2.5hours)
• Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
• Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
• Free training
• Free networking opportunities

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum age: 12
• 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

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