Volunteer - Holiday Drive 2025

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.

Description:
As a Holiday Drive Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in spreading cheer and making a meaningful impact in our community during the holiday season. Volunteers will help distribute supplies, manage booths, and connect with community members—bringing warmth, positivity, and support to those in need. Your enthusiasm and compassion will help brighten the holidays for families and individuals who could use an extra hand.

Key Responsibilities:
- Greet community members and help create a welcoming, festive environment
- Distribute holiday supplies, gifts, and essential resources to participants
- Assist with booth setup, organization, and cleanup throughout the event
- Engage with attendees—listen, connect, and offer kindness and encouragement
- Provide information about available community resources and programs
- Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth event operations

Location:
East Markham: Aaniin Community Center
West Markham: 3100 Steeles Ave
Richmond Hill: 1595 16th Ave

Date & Time:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

9:00AM - 11:45AM

Benefits:
- Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation)
- Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication
- Gain experience and skills that are resumé-worthy
- Expand your personal and professional network by connecting with industry leaders and professionals
- Gain hands-on experience in event management and professional networking
- 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:
- Previous experience in event planning and coordinating
- 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 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.