Market Research Assistant

OverviewJoin to apply for the Market Research Assistant role at Volunteer SuccessLocation: Virtual • Status: Ongoing Opportunity • Posted: 2025-08-08 • Openings: 5Are you a data oriented and analytical individual? This volunteer opportunity offers a path toward paid employment and skill development through mentorship, training, and practical experience in market research.DescriptionWhat you’ll be doingAbout Vancouver Region Educational Services: VRES is a non-profit organization committed to delivering affordable educational resources to the Vancouver Region community and beyond. We run a volunteer success program in collaboration with York Region Educational Services (YRES) where we recruit and mentor Canadian youth during their volunteer journeys. Our volunteer success program empowers youth to develop practical communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while providing free and accessible educational services to their community.Following your volunteer application, VRES will match you with a youth advisor who will help you construct a skill development plan (SDP). Using your SDP, your youth advisor will place you in a volunteer position that reflects your needs, interests, and abilities. In this way, we tailor your process of volunteering to reflect your ideals for personal growth and development.In addition, our volunteer success program offers a path towards paid employment. Over 50% of our employees began as volunteers with us. After volunteering with VRES, you will be put on a priority list for employment opportunities. If paid employment interests you, you may communicate as such in your volunteer application.About This Opportunity: Are you data oriented and analytical? VRES is seeking Market Research Assistants Strengthen your research and analytical skills by gathering market data to provide valuable insights for our organization. Develop your teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while aiding VRES to promote our educational services in Vancouver and beyondVRES will provide you with a role placement, in respect to collecting, organizing, and recording market data based on your interests and skills. We will then supply you with the necessary support to ensure your success in your role, including mentorship, training, and workshop resources. Attendance of training sessions counts towards volunteer hours with VRES.The Market Research Assistant role is a remote volunteer opportunity, with flexible hours.ResponsibilitiesGather market data and provide valuable insights for the organization.Develop and utilize data collection methods and analysis to support decision making.Collaborate with a youth advisor to create and follow a skill development plan (SDP).Engage in mentorship, training, and workshop resources offered by VRES.QualificationsLocated in Vancouver, the Greater Vancouver Area, Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, Alberta, or located in Canada, and interested in a virtual placementBetween ages 12-30Interested in education, health, environment, and/or digital servicesFamiliar with market research and data collection methodsBenefitsFree access to volunteer conferences and fairsFree 1:1 mentorship on personal growth and skill developmentFree networking opportunitiesHow to ApplyTo apply, visit our website https://www.vancouvereducation.org/volunteer and complete our volunteer application form.Contact: Vancouver Region Educational Services – https://www.vancouvereducation.org/ • 7789198737DetailsSkills & Experience: Market Research, Business Data & Analysis, Organizational DevelopmentType of Volunteer: Individual • Group • 40-Hour High School ProgramType of Activity: VirtualGood for Ages: Adults 18-54; Teens 13-17Languages: English #J-18808-Ljbffr