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Weekend Networking Volunteer – Aug 16

On-Site Event Student Friendly

Summary

Join us as a Weekend Networking Session Volunteer! Help set up books and crafts, welcome participants, support browsing and creative activities, organize supplies, encourage conversation, and assist with cleanup while building teamwork skills.

Location

Address
205 Torbay Road, Markham, ON L3R 3W4
Markham, Ontario L3R 3W4

When

Opportunity Type
Event - Specific Date
Starts
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Ends
Sunday, August 16, 2026

About This Opportunity

Join our team as a Weekend Networking Session Volunteer and help create a relaxed, creative session centred around books, crafts, and community connection. As a volunteer, you will support a small group of participants as they explore books, take part in simple craft activities, and connect through shared interests and conversation.

What you will do:
1. Help arrange books, craft supplies, tables, and activity materials
2. Welcome participants and introduce the book fair and craft activities
3. Assist participants with selecting books and browsing available materials
4. Support simple crafts such as bookmarks, book covers, reading-themed decorations, or other creative projects
5. Help explain activity instructions and provide assistance when needed
6. Encourage participants to discuss their favourite books, authors, genres, or creative interests
7.Help keep supplies organized and the activity area tidy
8. Participate in conversations and activities to create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere
9. Assist with basic setup and cleanup

What you will gain:
1. Experience supporting a small book fair and creative community activity
2. Opportunities to strengthen communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
3. Practical experience helping with crafts, participant engagement, and activity preparation
4. A chance to share interests in books, reading, art, and creativity with others
5. The rewarding experience of helping create an enjoyable and welcoming networking session


Who We’re Looking For:
- Age between 12–30
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of small groups
- Patient, respectful, and supportive when working with seniors
- Ability to guide discussions and encourage participation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail in preparing slides and handouts
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Ability to adapt communication style to different learning needs
- Commitment to completing basic training
- Fluency in English
- Successful Vulnerable Sector Check (required if over 18)

Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge in social media handling
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service experience
- Creative content creation


Causes

Children & Youth

Tags

volunteer volunteer hours students nonprofit high school students 12-30 networking session university students network

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