Networking Event Assistant Volunteer

Networking Event Assistant Volunteers help create welcoming, engaging, and well-organized youth networking events. Volunteers work collaboratively with the event team to support attendees, facilitate activities, and ensure the event runs smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

Brainstorming ideas and activities for future youth networking events
Answering basic questions about Volunteer Connect (VC)
Directing detailed program questions to a Volunteer Manager or appropriate staff member
Supporting icebreakers, networking activities, games, workshops, and group discussions
Handle company equipment to take photographs as directed by volunteer managers at events
Helping maintain clean, organized, safe, and accessible event spaces
Assisting with event setup, material preparation, and activity stations
Supporting event teardown, collecting materials, and completing post-event cleanup
Adapting to changing event needs and assisting with other reasonable tasks as assigned
Completing all required orientation and training before the event
Representing U+ Community professionally and following event guidelines

Ideal candidates will:

Be reliable, punctual, responsible, and prepared
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Communicate clearly and respectfully with attendees, staff, and volunteers
Be friendly, approachable, and comfortable engaging with youth
Work effectively as part of a team
Follow event plans, instructions, and assigned responsibilities
Take initiative and respond positively as event needs change
Help foster an inclusive environment for people of different identities, abilities, and backgrounds
Be available for required training and event-preparation activities

Networking sessions will take place at 1595 16th Ave, Richmond Hill, from 2 PM - 4PM EDT.

Number of positions available: 5 - 10