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YRES Event Support Assistant

YRES Event Support Assistant

York Region Educational Services
locationMarkham, ON, Canada
remoteOnsite
PublishedPublished: 2026-03-31
ExpiresExpires: 2026-04-26
Education / Training
Unpaid Volunteer Position

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 Volunteer Event Support Assistant—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves socializing.

The YRES Event Support Assistant is responsible for:
- Arriving to the event on-time and in professional attire
- Assisting artists with set-up and clean-up for installations
- Moving art installations
- Be able to lift heavy objects
- Having a professional and friendly demeanor in helping artists
- Arrive and leave the event independently
- Represent the YRES in a professional manner


Location:
Heintzman House, 135 Bay Thorn Dr, Thornhill, ON L3T 3V1

Date & Time:
Thursday, April 23, 3:00PM-7:00PM
Sunday, April 26, 4:00PM-6:00PM

Shift: TBD

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
- Free training
- Free networking opportunities

Required career level

  • Volunteer

Required languages

  • English