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74 SUMMER 2016   604.501.5100
Volunteer
Become a Member
OF OUR DYNAMIC TEAM!
Application Process
To become a volunteer with the City of Surrey, you must
successfully complete all of the application steps. Some areas have
age requirements, please check those before applying.
1 Go to and look through our Volunteer
Opportunities. Find an area of interest and click, “apply now”.
2 Create your online profile through this area. If you already
have an account, simply click, “log on”. With your username
and password you will be able to join additional areas that are
actively recruiting.
3 Once your online profile is saved, you will receive a welcome
email with the next steps! These may include:
a) Attending an interview. You will use your online account
to sign-up for an interview time. Interviews are conducted
monthly.
b) Provide two references. Use the forms found under the
“Files” section of your online account. These need to be
filled out by persons other than family or friends. Simply
upload them to your profile once complete!
c) Police Information Check (PIC). After a) & b) are complete,
you may be asked to provide a PIC. You will need to go to
your local RCMP detachment with the forms we provide.
Once completed, these forms will need to go to City Hall’s
Human Resources department for processing.
4 Once you are approved you can volunteer! Sign-up for shifts
online and track your hours!
5 Check for updates and stay in the know with upcoming
Surrey events, workshops, and opportunities.
With our online system you can create your profile and let us know
the volunteer positions that interest you. Once approved, you can
sign up for activities and print off a record of your volunteer hours.
Check out our website to explore all the opportunities available.
Make a Difference!
Get involved in your community by
volunteering. We’ve got a wide variety of
volunteer opportunities for every age group.
Meet new people, learn new skills and help
make Surrey a great place to live.
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
604-598-586313450 104 Avenue
Fax: 604-502-6315 |
Favorite
SUMMER MEMORY
The valuable contributions volunteers have made are what
define us as a city that is welcoming, lively and generous.
MAYOR LINDA HEPNER
DID YOU KNOW...
Volunteers engaged 230 day campers in nature themed activities.
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Email us your favorite memory and help spread
the joy of volunteerism in your community.
During Canada Day I had the pleasure of volunteering as the
Douglas Fir mascot. You’re wondering who is crazy enough
to get into a suit when temperatures are upwards of 20⁰. My
answer is ‘this guy’. Sure the first 15 minutes are like breathing
through a sweaty gym sock, but when kids get excited to see
you, it makes everything go away. You know you’ve made
someone’s day by how much they smile.
The smile embroidered onto my suit isn’t the only one; I’m
smiling just like the kids. You have to make it fun for yourself
when you do this. If you are in a funny suit break out and dance!
Every time I do this I try my hardest to make sure I get out
there and make people happy.
These memories will stay with me forever. I loved every single
moment of this role and would do it again in a heartbeat.
JAGVIR SEKHON