Fair Event Volunteer

Do you have a strong work ethic and are passionate about education and community programs? Be part of a non-profit organization and make an impact on students! Apply here: https://wkf.ms/3Drfx8L?submission_source=volunteer_toronto

About York Region Educational Services (YRES):

YRES is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in York Region and beyond with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.

About this opportunity:

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is hosting a volunteer fair on April 25, 2026! In collaboration with Ignite Fair, YRES will be bringing together a variety of organizations and booths to connect community members with exciting volunteer opportunities.

Location: YRES Markham office (3100 Steeles Ave East) + Thornhill Community Centre + Virtual

Pre-event shifts: 2h+ shifts Sunday-Thursday, minimum 20 hours commitment

During-event shifts: Saturday, April 25th 2026 at 1:30pm-6:30PM

After-event shifts: 2h+ shifts Sunday-Thursday, minimum 10 hours commitment

Responsibilities:

- Supporting the event promotion, including (but not limited to) graphic design, video creation, blog writing, and data analysis

- Assisting with booth setup and takedown and monitoring the event entrances and exits

- Tallying event attendance and signing attendees in

Benefits:

- Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication

- Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy

- Free training

- Free networking opportunities

Requirements:

- At least 12 years old

- Able to independently arrive to work on time

- Passionate about volunteering and excited to learn

- Can commit to scheduled time of event

- Fluency in English

- Highly organized, detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple tasks

Assets (nice to have):

- Previous experience in event planning and coordinating

- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English

Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change.

To learn more, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/. 

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.