FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Click any of the "Sign Up Now" buttons on the page, complete the form, and a youth advisor will help match you with a placement.
No, the program is open to all youth regardless of experience.
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 Winnipeg Region Educational Services. If you need private tutoring and special support, please contact us and we will discuss learning plans tailored to your needs.
Opportunities include event assistance, photography, museum/library support, tech support, sustainability initiatives, customer service, and more.
A certificate upon completion.
Networking opportunities with professionals and organizations.
Transferable skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving!
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 Winnipeg Region.
Yes! We host monthly networking events (more details coming soon) and an annual Youth Conference & Volunteer Fair.
You must be 12 years-old or older to join our virtual volunteer program. You must have access to a computer and the internet. You must be passionate about education. You must be enthusiastic and ready to learn. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per month in the virtual volunteer program.
Yes! Volunteers get mentorship, workshops, and skill development plans (SDPs) tailored to their growth.
Only community activity hours at WRES or other non-for-profit organizations can be counted to provincial secondary school requirements*
At WRES, any training, meetings, lessons and activities you participate in will count towards your hours!
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.
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.
You can reach us in the following ways:
Phone: Call us at (647)-616-5835
Email: Send us an email at volunteer@yorkeducation.ca