FALL 2016 REC GUIDE - WEB

Volunteer

Volunteer Information Sessions Find out how to apply, where you can volunteer, what opportunities are available and the benefits of volunteering in your community. Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Sep 13 4494276 Cloverdale Library Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Oct 6 4494277 City Centre Library Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Nov 3 4494278 Ocean Park Library

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

CITY OF SURREY

RESOURCES

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM We offer great workshops at a low cost to support the personal and professional growth our volunteers. We also offer free workshops that are open to everyone in the community. Start learning today! For upcoming workshop dates and registration information, visit www.surrey.ca/register and select the Volunteer Resources section. Come learn with us!

CHILDREN

4991 VOLUNTEER HOURS

97 volunteers contributed 4991 hours to over 140 day camps Volunteers support camps in 6 town centres across Surrey

FREE WORKSHOPS: OPEN TO EVERYONE

Emergency Preparedness Get ready for an emergency, this course will assist you in being personally prepared at home, work or school. Learn how to identify the risks in your home and find out how to make your own emergency preparedness kit. Co-sponsored with the Emergency Neighbourhood Preparedness Program. Discover Surrey Explore everything Surrey has to offer! You’ll learn about the history of our diverse City and find out why Surrey is a great place to live, work and play. Co-sponsored with Toursim Surrey. Introduction to Public Speaking Gain confidence while learning how to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. Topics include speech organization, using gestures, eye contact, humour and overall delivery. Co-sponsored with Toastmasters. Employment Preparation Gain valuable skills that will be beneficial in your job search. This interactive workshop will focus on skills assessment, resume/cover letter development, interview techniques and employment resources. Co-sponsored with Avia Employment Services.

SPIRIT

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SPIRIT VOLUNTEERS support 32 youth with disabilities on their vacation to Whistler each year

HERITAGE 192 volunteers support 328 programs and 15 000 PARTICIPANTS

Communicating Through Conflict

High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development

$16.75

$30

Learn time-tested approaches that help defuse situations, increase communication and shift the focus from conflict to problem solving. Leadership Fundamentals $16.75 This interactive workshop focuses on understanding leadership as an attitude and a process. It covers the characteristics of effective leaders, team interaction and achieving goals. Volunteers will leave with an insight to inspiring others to achieve a shared vision. 14-21yrs only WorldHost Ambassador $9.50 This interactive workshop addresses the fundamentals of excellent customer service. Learn about being an ambassador in your community and how to encourage visitors to return.

Designed for people that provide direct leadership to children (age 6-12) across a broad spectrum of programs, this session provides participants with an approach that ensures a healthy experience for each child. 16yrs+ I AM Game – Training $30 I AM Game is the City of Surrey’s unique approach to fun and inclusive sport programs that promote physical literacy. Training introduces instructors, coaches and volunteers to I AM Game principles and coaching strategies that help participants build movement skills and confidence with physical activity and sport. Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C Learn basic first aid techniques and the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular and choking emergencies for adults, children and infants (CPR C). Includes injury management, personal scene safety and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). Red Cross certificate issued (3 year expiry). $30

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

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VOLUNTEERS assisted in the North Surrey Apartment Fires with more than 110 hours donated.

PARKS

PLANTED 5123 native trees and shrubs in our forested parks REMOVED 197 cubic metres of invasive plants from forested parks

Foodsafe Level 1

$30

Learn safe food handling and preparation techniques. Topics include receiving, storing, preparing and presenting food.

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