COS Winter 2018 Rec Guide

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!

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.

2018 WORKSHOPS INCLUDE… Communicating Through Conflict

14 years+

Emergency First Aid & CPR C

14 years+

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

Emergency Preparedness

14 years+

FoodSafe Level 1

14 years+

High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development

16 years+

Join a Team! THAT MAKES THEIR MARK 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 Find an opportunity you’re interested in by going to our website. Click the “apply now” link. Create a profile on myvolunteerpage.com.

I Am Game

16 years+

Introduction to Public Speaking

14 years+

Leadership Fundamentals

14–18 years

Standard First Aid & CPR C

14 years+

Upon the successful completion of three or more workshops and 14 hours of volunteer experience with the City of Surrey, volunteers may request a Volunteer Development Program certificate (available on an annual basis in December of each year). For more information on workshops offered and to register, please contact Volunteer Resources at volunteer@surrey.ca. DID YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE? Attend one of our free Volunteer Information Sessions and learn about the diverse opportunities the City offers along with how to apply and the benefits of volunteering.

2 SUBMIT

Two references that are not from a friend of 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 monthly.

LOOKING FOR AN IMMEDIATE Drop-in Volunteer Opportunity? Check out these quick start programs! Just create an online profile, submit two references and get started.

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

Bin Keeper Care for a park garbage bin year- round by taking the bin out to the curb bi-weekly for collection. Keep our parks clean and healthy, while inspiring others to take care of our shared park spaces.

Park Care and One Day Park Projects Spend time outdoors while improving your local green space or drop-in for the day and work with other volunteers to beautify and improve our parks.

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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