Markham Networking Event (Aaniin) Volunteer

Summary

YRES seeks a Networking Event Volunteer to greet guests, support conversations, take photos, count inventory, and give feedback. Ideal for social, community-driven individuals. Must be able to arrive independently.

Location

Address

3100 Steeles Ave East

Markham, Ontario L3R 8T3

When

Opportunity Type

Event - Specific Date

Starts

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Ends

Thursday, October 30, 2025

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.

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: 3

Event Overview:

Join us for Halloween Fun Treats & Games – an exciting time to relax, play some fun interactive games and meet new friends! This event features Halloween-themed group games, face painting and more! Come out and support the community and youth!

We’re seeking enthusiastic, reliable face painters to help make the event a success!

Ideal Volunteers Are:

Friendly and approachable

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

Reliable and punctual

Previous face painting experience considered an asset

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

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 event

✔ Fluency in English

✔ Highly organized, detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple tasks

Bonus Skills:

✔ Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English considered an asset

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!

- 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! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change.

To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your applications.

Volunteer Roles Available

Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference!

Volunteer Events Coordinator - Halloween 2025

1 spots

Oct 30, 2025 4:17 PM

Oct 30, 2025 6:30 PM

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Causes

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