Children Literacy Project Volunteer

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 Public Speaking Program Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves public speaking and leading.

The Volunteer is responsible for:

• Building excitement surrounding leadership and public speaking in campers

• Working in a team to look after [number] kids

• Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone

• Arriving to camp on time

Location:

📍3100 Steeles Ave East, Markham

Date & Time:

🗓️ Sept - Nov, 2025

Time to be discussed with supervisor

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

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum age: 12

• Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and softwares

• Complete training prior to start date

• Can commit to the shift schedule

Bonus Skills:

• Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English

• Previous volunteer experience

We're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/