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. 

Event Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Shift Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm (Flexible times available)

Location: 3100 Steeles Ave E #605, Markham ON L3R 8T3 

Volunteer Type: Unpaid / Community Volunteer

Positions Available: 15

Volunteers will assist with various event needs, including:

Crowd Control: Helping manage flow and ensuring safety in high-traffic areas

Activity Stations: Running or assisting with Halloween-themed games and activities

Safety Guidance: Providing clear instructions on event safety and procedures to attendees

General Support: Helping with setup, cleanup, and keeping the event area tidy

Join in and enjoy the fun while volunteering! 

Ideal Volunteers Are:

Friendly and approachable

Able to follow instructions and adapt to changing needs during the event

Reliable and punctual 

We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:

-        Managing the game stations

-        Tracking attendee participation

-        Face painting

-        Hosting the Spin-the-Wheel-of-Misfortune activity

-        Preparing and distributing snacks

Benefits: 

- Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation) 

- Free parking

- Transit Accessible

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

- Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy

- Free training 

- Free networking opportunities