Turn your passion into purpose with York Region Educational Services! We're seeking 15 Weekend Camp Volunteers to support kids aged 6–10 in fun, team-led activities across Markham & Richmond Hill. Earn volunteer hours, skills, training & more.

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 15 Volunteers—people who are devoted to giving back to their communities and making an impact. 

Weekend Camp Volunteers will be responsible for: 

► Participating in fun and engaging activities with campers aged 6-10

► Working in a team of 15 with other volunteers to support the curriculum delivery for over 50 campers 

► Creating a welcoming environment

► Arriving at camp on time every day and sharing positive energy with everyone

Location: 

📍Markham: Stonebridge Public School

📍Richmond Hill: Doncrest Public School

📍Markham: Markham Office: 3100 Steeles Avenue East

Date & Time: 🗓️ 

Shift 1: Saturdays May 2 - June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (morning)

Shift 2: Saturdays May 2 - June 6, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (afternoon)

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/