Children & Youth

Help students grow, one lesson at a time! 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 Teaching Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves sharing knowledge. The Teaching Assistant Volunteer is responsible for: - Working in a team to plan and create a curriculum- Designing informative slide shows to accompany lessons - Teaching lessons to kids over Zoom/Google Meet - Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone - Signing into shift on time Benefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience 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 application.