VRES Youth Diversity

Overview

Join us in making this year’s Youth Cultural Diversity Day a successful experience for attendees and participating organizations. We are looking for an Event Support Assistant to assist with event coordination and engage with attendees.

Location:

180 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y8 (Roundhouse Community Centre)

Event Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• Greeting and directing attendees upon arrival.
• Setting up event booths, activity stations, and décor before the event begins.
• Preparing and organizing materials for activities and tracking inventory.
• Running activity stations, engaging with attendees throughout the event.
• Taking photos of event highlights and activities for VRES social media channels.
• Assisting with takedown of all materials at the end of the event.

• Minimum age: 12 years or older.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to commute independently and arrive on time (travel costs may be reimbursed upon request).
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, outdoor event setting.
• Committed to scheduled event timings.
• Comfortable interacting with children and community members.
• Takes initiative, follows instructions, and can work independently without close supervision.

• Earn volunteer hours toward school or community requirements.
• Gain hands‑on event experience in coordinating and running a community event.
• Receive an official certificate from Canada Service Corps after completion of 120 hours.
• Access to networking events with sponsors and community partners.

VRES Event Support – 15 spots available.

Schedule:

August 8 2026, 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.