Join us in making this year's Spring Carnival a fun and memorable experience for students, families, and the Kerrisdale Elementary community! For our next event, we are looking for an Event Support Assistant to assist with event coordination and engage with attendees throughout the event.

Vancouver Region Educational Services (VRES) is a registered non-profit organization committed to providing free and affordable educational services to the Vancouver Region and beyond. VRES provides online and in-person educational services for learners of all ages, including K-12, adults, and seniors.

The Event Support Assistant is responsible for:

• Greeting and directing participants, students, and families upon arrival
• Setting up event booths, activity stations, and décor before the event begins
• Preparing and organizing materials for activities and tracking inventory
• Run activity stations, and engage with kids and families throughout the event.
• Taking photos of event highlights and activities for VRES social media channels
• Assisting with takedown of all materials at the end of the event

Location: 5555 Carnarvon St, Vancouver, BC V6N 1J2 (Kerrisdale Elementary School)
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PST)

Why You Should Join Us:

▪ Earn volunteer hours toward school or community requirements
▪ Gain hands-on event experience in coordinating and running a community event
▪ Receive an official certificate from Canada Service Corps (after completion of 120 hours)
▪ Access to networking events with our sponsors and community partners

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum age: 12 years or up
• Fluent in English
• Able to independently commute to and arrive at the event location on time (Need help getting here? VRES covers travel costs upon request)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor event setting
• Able to fully commit to the scheduled event timings
• Comfortable interacting with children, family members, and community members