2026 Summer Camp Volunteer

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:

• Participating in fun and engaging activities with campers aged 5-12
• Working in a team of 120 with other volunteers to support the curriculum delivery for over 120 campers
• Creating a welcoming environment
• Arriving at camp on time every day and sharing positive energy with everyone

Location:

📍Toronto: Terry Fox Public School (To be confirmed)

📍Richmond Hill: Doncrest Public School (To be confirmed)

📍Richmond Hill: Our Lady of Help Christians Catholic Elementary 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:

• Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation)
• Build transferable 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 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/