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York Region Educational Services and Volunteer Connect York Region Presents at Welcome Centre Immigrant Services

By Winnie Huang, HR Coordinator On June 13, 2024, YRES joined Corrina Santos from Volunteer Connect in showcasing volunteering opportunities from YRES and other non-profit organizations to new immigrants at the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services. We were honoured to have the opportunity to represent YRES to share the programs and opportunities we have to offer. […]

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York Region Educational Services (YRES) Welcomes Carey Takeda and Dorothy Mok to its Board of Directors

York Region Educational Services (YRES) Welcomes Carey Takeda and Dorothy Mok to its Board of Directors Markham, Canada – November 30, 2023 – York Region Educational Services (YRES) is delighted to announce the appointment of two distinguished individuals, Carey Takeda and Dorothy Mok, to its esteemed Board of Directors. This strategic addition brings a wealth

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YRES Receives Donations from Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd.

YRES Receives Donations from Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. In preparation for YRES’ Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event, YRES is working diligently to give back to our extensive network of 1000 volunteers with the generous support of donors and sponsors. On December 24th at the Fairview Library Theatre, YRES community members and volunteers will gather to celebrate

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Nurturing Hearts of Service: The Power of Early Volunteering and Discovering Perfect Opportunities for Your Kids

Nurturing Hearts of Service: The Power of Early Volunteering and Discovering Perfect Opportunities for Your Kids Why is it important to start volunteering at an early age?  Personal Development:  Volunteering provides teenagers with opportunities to develop essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and empathy. Through volunteering, teenagers can learn to work with

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Welcome to YRES

Welcome to YRES

Welcome to YRES Whether you’re 4 or 104, there are always new things to learn and new ways to expand your mind. But finding opportunities to motivate yourself and try something new can be a challenge. Luckily, York Region Educational Services (YRES) is here to solve that problem and provide you with educational programming and materials

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