2016 City of Surrey Recreation Guide

Volunteer

Volunteers MAKE A DIFFERENCE Did you know 1/50 Surrey residents are volunteers? Together they help support a variety of programs. In 2015 alone volunteers planted over 15,000 trees and flowers. Way to make our City green and beautiful. Thank you!

There’s More! Look in these sections for additional information on volunteer opportunities. Parks, Aquatics, Surrey Arts Centre, Heritage &Adapted Programs

This Summer YOU CAN VOLUNTEER WITH: Emergency Social Services Aquateers

Staff Feature Meet Rebecca Adams

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Seeing volunteers active in the community, enjoying their volunteer experience, and sharing their skills with others is the best part of my job. I love getting to know volunteers, and helping them to find opportunities that will allow them to utilize their skills and expand their experiences. Ask me about the application process, and how to get involved in events and recreation programs. Email me at volunteer@surrey.ca

Join our dedicated, rapid response team and provide support to your neighbours after a disaster or emergency.

Become a member of the Aquateers family. Learn. Advance. Succeed. Aquateers are one step closer to employment with the City of Surrey Choose from a wide variety of shifts and flexible hours Learn from our high quality staff team Gain confidence interacting with children and parents Support with stroke correction and water safety Develop valuable lifelong leadership and communication skills

Participate in training through the Justice Institute of BC Train with staff in our in-house ESS mock exercises Register evacuees and give vouchers for food, lodging and clothing Initiate relationships with local organizations to help support in a disaster or emergency Help direct evacuees to appropriate services

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SPIRIT Supported Volunteer Program Recreation

Heritage Services

Parks Partner

Volunteer Information Sessions Find out how to apply, where you can volunteer, what opportunities are available and the benefits of volunteering in your community. FLEETWOOD 1 Session 13yrs+ Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Jul 28 4474563 Fleetwood Library NORTH 1 Session 13yrs+ Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Aug 16 4474564 City Centre Library 120

Join weekend special events hosted at the Historic Stewart Farm and Surrey Museum Enjoy a flexible schedule and the opportunity to

Gain valuable leadership skills through assisting people with disabilities Help individuals successfully participate in recreation programs Support staff in the delivery of adapted programs and sports

Engage youth through a variety of sports and tournaments Participate in activities at your local recreation centre Serve delicious food and drinks at a seniors lounge or café service

Beautify your park through litter clean-up and bin care Enhance the quality of life in your community Facilitate kid’s activities with Park Play or assist at community events

meet new people Fulfill graduation requirements and have fun

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