Are you interested in working with YOUR Students' Union?
Volunteer with the YFS!
The YFS REDPACK is a year-long volunteer program built to train and develop future student leaders by giving undergraduate students the opportunity to get involved through a diverse range of options
Without the impressive skills and commitment of our RedPack, the execution of bigger and better events and campaigns could not be possible!
This year, we’ve revamped the REDPACK to accommodate for a blended year.
Interested? Fill out our registration form.
What does volunteering with us look like?
Perks of Volunteering
RedPack Swag Bag
Reference Letters*
Appreciation Socials
Cineplex Movie Tickets
Exclusive Redpack Raffles
*Must complete 20 hours of volunteering or gain 40 Points
Other Benefits
Become Student Leaders on campus
Develop connections through networking opportunities
Have a chance to grow within the Student Movement
RedPack Point System
In addition to RedPack perks, you can earn rewards by collecting points which will make you eligible to enter into a prize draw each semester. Every 20 points enter you into our giveaways. Each semester there are multiple prizes to be won, and there are no limits to how many hours you can volunteer!
How to Earn Points
IN PERSON*
- On campus tasks - 1 point/hour
- Volunteer/Attend an in-person event - 3 points/hour
- Refer a friend - 5 points (must volunteer 5+ hours)
VIRTUAL
- Social media promo - 1
- Register students via affiliate links - 2
- Attend a virtual event - 3
*Depending on COVID-19 protocols and university/government updates
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT LEVEL FOR A REDPACK VOLUNTEER?
Volunteers aren’t required to meet a specific hourly requirement. We understand that school and other extra-curriculars may occupy your time; all that we ask is that you show up for the times and shifts that you signed up for.
HOW DO I SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER?
You can either click the button below, or scroll up to the embedded form on this website. Once you have submitted the form you will be added to our mailing list where you will be notified of all upcoming shifts.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS?
Once you have been added to the Volunteer mailing list you will receive the newsletters when shifts are available. Read the newsletter and click the sign-up button. This will take you to an application form for shifts. Select the shifts you are available to work and submit the Form. For all other inquiries email redpack@yfs.ca
WHAT ARE CO-CURRICULAR HOURS?
Co-curricular hours are collected by York University’s volunteer tracking portal called YUConnect. All RedPack Hours can be approved for YUConnect so that RedPack volunteers can also reap the benefits of the program on their Co-curricular Record.