Frequently asked questions

Click any of the "Sign Up Now" buttons on this page, complete the intake form, and a youth advisor will help match you with a placement.

No, the program is open to all youth, regardless of experience.

Opportunities include event assistance, teaching assistance, photography, museum/library support, tech support, sustainability initiatives, customer service, and more.

Yes! Many opportunities are available remotely across Canada.

Yes! Volunteers get mentorship, workshops, and skill development plans (SDPs) tailored to their growth.

A certificate upon completion. Networking opportunities with professionals and organizations. Transferable skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving!

Yes! We host monthly networking events (Click here for details) and an annual Youth Conference & Volunteer Fair.

You must be 12 years-old or older to join our virtual volunteer program; 14 or older for our in-person opportunities. You must have a Canadian address to sign up for the program, and must have access to a computer and the internet. You should be passionate about education, and enthusiastic and ready to learn. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per month in the volunteer program. For in-person recurring events, you must not fail to show up without prior notice more than once; otherwise, your registration will be withdrawn.

Yes, DRES volunteering hours can be counted towards OSSD community hours.

When your volunteer period has ended, send us the record form from your school or school guidance to have it signed off via volunteer@yorkeducation.ca. Please fill in as many blanks as you can before sending it across.

Only community activity hours at PRES or other non-for-profit organizations can be counted to the OSSD requirement* At YRES, any training, meetings, lessons and activities you participate in will count towards your hours! *OSSD volunteer hour eligibility may differ

No, you don't. You have the option of signing up for in-person, virtual, or hybrid, in the sign up form.

No, there is a volunteer selection process that takes place after the response window closes. We take your availability into consideration and send a confirmation email to selected volunteers closer to the date of the event.

Yes, you are welcome to join our volunteering opportunities so long as you are currently residing in Canada for the duration of your volunteer commitment.

You can reach us in the following ways: Email: Send us an email at volunteer@yorkeducation.ca Phone: Call us at (416) 475-6622 Social Media: You can also check for updates through our parent organization's (YRES) social media page on Instagram

You can sign up for as many programs as you wish, as long as you can commit to attending the program. They will be free.

All programs are free (zero-cost) at Durham Region Educational Services. If you need private tutoring and special support, please contact us and we will discuss learning plans tailored to your needs.

Our advisor is available to reply by emails (info@yorkeducation.ca). Please expect 1-2 business days for a reply due to high volume. Your patience is appreciated.

You are welcome to participate in any of the programs listed on our site, even if you live outside of the Durham Region.