YRES Youth Workshop Assistant (Virtual)
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About This Opportunity
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 Virtual Youth Workshop Assistant—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves social media.
The YRES Virtual Youth Workshop Assistant is responsible for:
- Support the smooth execution of the event, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees
- Help ensure the virtual youth workshop platform is properly set up, including testing video and audio
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment online
- Help facilitate attendee participation by encouraging interaction within virtual booths, sessions and breakout rooms
- Positively representing YRES online
- Punctual and present throughout the entirety of the event
Location: Virtual, Zoom
Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 1st 2026, 5:00PM-6:00PM
Sunday, April 29th 2026, 5:00PM-6:00PM
Shift: TBD
Benefits:
- Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation)
- Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
- Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
- Expand your personal and professional network by connecting with industry leaders and professionals
- Gain hands-on experience in event management and professional networking
- 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
How to apply:
We're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/
Thank you for your interest in our organization! To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum Age