YRES Youth Workshop Assistant (Virtual)

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 Virtual Youth Workshop Assistant—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves social media.

The YRES Virtual Youth Workshop Assistant is responsible for:
- Support the smooth execution of the event, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees
- Help ensure the virtual youth workshop platform is properly set up, including testing video and audio
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment online
- Help facilitate attendee participation by encouraging interaction within virtual booths, sessions and breakout rooms
- Positively representing YRES online
- Punctual and present throughout the entirety of the event

Location: Virtual, Zoom

Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 1st 2026, 5:00PM-6:00PM
Sunday, April 29th 2026, 5:00PM-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
- 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