Halloween Event Volunteer (Markham Office)

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.

Event Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Shift Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm (Flexible times available)

Location: 3100 Steeles Ave E #605, Markham ON L3R 8T3

Volunteer Type: Unpaid / Community Volunteer

Positions Available: 15

Event Overview:

Join us for Halloween Fun Treats & Games – an exciting time to relax, play some fun interactive games and meet new friends! This event features Halloween-themed group games, face painting and more! Come out and support the community and youth!

We’re seeking enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to help make the event a success!

Volunteers will assist with various event needs, including:

Crowd Control: Helping manage flow and ensuring safety in high-traffic areas

Activity Stations: Running or assisting with Halloween-themed games and activities

Safety Guidance: Providing clear instructions on event safety and procedures to attendees

General Support: Helping with setup, cleanup, and keeping the event area tidy

Join in and enjoy the fun while volunteering!

Ideal Volunteers Are:

Friendly and approachable

Able to follow instructions and adapt to changing needs during the event

Reliable and punctual

We are seeking volunteers for the following roles:

• Managing the game stations
• Tracking attendee participation
• Face painting
• Hosting the Spin-the-Wheel-of-Misfortune activity
• Preparing and distributing snacks

Benefits:

• Volunteer hours count toward OSSD (High School Graduation)
• Free parking
• Transit Accessible
• 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 event

✔ Fluency in English

✔ Highly organized, detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple tasks

Bonus Skills:

✔ 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 organization 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.