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Volunteer Events Coordinator - Halloween 2025

On-Site Event

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 30, 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. 

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