2017 Fall Recreation Guide City of Surrey

Volunteer

www.surrey.ca/volunteer 

Help Transform

Volunteer Resources offers a wide range of development opportunities for City of Surrey volunteers. Through tailored workshops, this program cultivates the City’s vision to build capacity in the community by offering opportunities for volunteers to learn, grow and lead. Develop with us! 2017 WORKSHOPS INCLUDE… Communicating Through Conflict 14 years+ Emergency First Aid & CPR C 14 years+ FoodSafe Level 1 14 years+ High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development 16 years+ I Am Game 16 years+ Introduction to Public Speaking 14 years+ Leadership Fundamentals 14–18 years For more information on workshops offered and to register, visit www.surrey.ca/register and click on the Volunteer Resources section.

our Community

Volunteering at the City of Surrey is an enriching, fulfilling experience. By becoming a City of Surrey Volunteer, you can help support the community we're all a part of.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES 604-598-5863  13450 104 Avenue Fax: 604-502-6315 | volunteer@surrey.ca

Join our Team! Application Steps

To become a volunteer in the City of Surrey, you must be 14 years or older, a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident. Applicants must be able to communicate in English (additional languages preferred for some opportunities) and be available for 6 months of volunteer service within a calendar year. 1 SEARCH For an opportunity by going to our website. Search based on interest, availability or location. Create a profile through myvolunteerpage.com.

Learn More! Come to a volunteer information session to have your questions answered in person and find out:

How to apply to be a volunteer Where you can volunteer Which volunteer opportunities are right for you What benefits you'll get as a volunteer with the City of Surrey

Sign-up by phone at 604-501-5100 or register online. NORTH 1 Session F 6:00pm-7:30pm Sep 15 4542419 City Hall

2 SUBMIT

Two references that are not from a friend or family member. You can print these forms off online and upload them directly onto your profile.

3 ATTEND

A one-on-one interview. Most interview times are posted on your profile and happen regularly. Some positions do not require this step, please read the position description carefully.

4 COMPLETE

A Police Information Check will be emailed to you. This needs to be taken to the RCMP, completed and returned to Human Resources at City Hall for processing.

5 VOLUNTEER

Once all of the steps have been successfully completed you will receive a welcome email. You can use your myvolunteerpage.com profile to sign-up for shifts and record your hours.

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