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 YRES Event Assistant - someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves socializing. 

Volunteers will help create a welcoming and organized experience for guests, presenters, sponsors, and award recipients throughout the event.

The YRES Event Assistant is responsible for:

-Arriving independently to the event on time and in professional attire

-Assisting with event set-up and clean-up

-Helping decorate and prepare the venue

-Confidently greeting and directing guests upon arrival

-Assisting guests with seating and audience flow

-Supporting backstage operations and presenter coordination

-Helping distribute refreshments and snacks during intermission

-Assisting with photobooth set-up and group photos

-Supporting award ceremony logistics and transitions

-Providing feedback on the event

Location: Flato Markham Theatre

171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5

Date & Time: 

August 9, 2026 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)

Shift: 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Benefits: 

- Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation) (2.5 hours)

- 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 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