Networking in Ottawa Event 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 Ottawa Event Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves socializing.

The Networking Event Volunteer is responsible for:

• Greet visitors in a kind and professional manner as the first point of contact
• Coordinating and managing the event schedule, ensuring all sessions, speakers, and activities are appropriately aligned
• Oversee registration processes, including managing attendee lists, confirmations, and onsite check-in procedures
• Serve as the point person for event execution, overseeing the setup and cleanup of the event site
• Handle any logistical issues, attendee inquiries, or on-site challenges in a professional and calm manner
• Ensure that all materials are packed up, with correct inventory count of YRES property
• Responsible for capturing key moments during the event - for purposes of promotion, social media, and post-event reports
• Provide feedback on the event

Location:

📍 Networking in Ottawa Event - 175 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0C3

Date & Time:

🗓️ Sunday November 16th, 2025

Shift: 10:30am - 2:30pm

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 managinig 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.