THE INFO YOU NEED
Session Details
When and Where
In-Person Sessions:
OCT
29
THU
March Break Camp Volunteer Networking
Learn from our camp staff members through past experiences at camp and learn how you can make an impact at our camps in 2027!
Online Sessions:
OCT
27
TUE
Business & Entrepreneurship
Transform your vision into an operational venture with support from your local community. Network with mentors and prospective collaborators.
4:00 - 6:00 PM EST
Zoom
Bring Your Friends!
Networking is easier with people you know. Sessions are open to everyone and built for high school students
What Happens At A Networking Session
Networking just means meeting people and learning from them. You don't need a résumé or a plan, only your questions. Each two-hour session goes like this:
Meet new People
1
Grab a snack and say hi! Kick off the session by mingling with fellow volunteers, youth advisors and staff to build connections before the structured activities begin
Play Games
2
Quick group games break the ice and help everyone get comfortable. Expect a few low-pressure activities that foster the teamwork you will rely on during your shifts
Learn About Jobs, Volunteering, and More!
3
See how volunteering with YRES works. We will cover available roles, walk through the onboarding steps, and outline shift expectations so you are fully prepared to jump in
Connect with York Region Community
4
Ask advisors, professionals, and professors about careers you are curious about. Connect directly with experienced mentors, industry leaders, and academics to gain insights into different fields.
What You'll Walk Away With
THE BENEFITS
A chance to connect with your community
Meet students from other schools and people who run programs near you
Career advice from people in the field
Hear how professionals and professors got where they are
Space to explore your interests
Ask real people what they do, with no pressure to decide
Claim all your Volunteer Hours
YRES volunteers can claim 2 hours per session through our Volunteer Success Program (VSP). See the Volunteer Success page
Why YRES Host These Sessions
Give every YRES volunteer a real chance to meet professionals and learn how to grow their careers.
Connect professionals from many fields with youth who want to learn from them.
Grow volunteer hours in our Volunteer Success Program.
SEE MORE HERE
Our Flyers
OUR TESTIMONIALS
From Our Team
I'm excited for volunteers to be able to connect with one another and the York region community
​Olivia Park, Volunteer Coordinator
This is an amazing way for students and volunteers to connect through good food and fun games!
Aanushan Elangoban, Youth Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions
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