Fall2024RecreationGuide

volunteer General Interest

Celebrate INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY! December 5, 2024

Each year, thousands of individuals in the City of Surrey volunteer their time and skills to help make our community a better place. On this day, we celebrate the power of volunteerism within the City of Surrey by recognizing our volunteers’ efforts in the services they provide in the community.

Check THESE OUT! Fall programs are up and running. To find out all the exciting volunteer opportunities that are available, as well as the application process, please visit surrey.ca/volunteering.

Emergency Support Services (ESS)

ON-CALL VOLUNTEER RESPONDER 18yrs+ Join Emergency Support Services (ESS), a dedicated rapid response team, that provides support to your neighbours immediately following a disaster or an emergency. For more information, please contact the City of Surrey’s ESS team or check out how to apply at surrey.ca/volunteer ESS2@surrey.ca | 604-591-4101

City-Wide Special Events Volunteer Program

TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL Kick off the holiday season by volunteering at our annual Tree Lighting Festival. There are many activities to participate in during the two days of fun, along with witnessing the magic of the ChristmasTree being lit up in the Plaza.

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SPIRIT PROGRAM The Support Participation and Inclusion: Reach-out, Involve, andTransform (SPIRIT) Volunteer Program aims to: Increase involvement and access for individuals with disabilities in our community in recreation settings Encourage individuals with disabilities to volunteer by matching them with a SPIRIT volunteer for support Offer meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience Provide opportunities to cultivate personal development and education Advocate and foster opportunities for inclusion for all members of our diverse community

SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAM Volunteer to support children with disabilities in participating activities such as crafts, painting, games in the gymnasium and much more. Learn new skills in communicating visually and SPORTS Volunteer to support participants in sports such as boccia, para ice hockey, wheelchair basketball, and power soccer. Learn support strategies, learn new physical skills while having a great time. verbally to provide the best experience for participants.

Volunteer in Surrey Parks You can help to take care of Surrey's parks! Become a registered volunteer to learn more about upcoming volunteer activities such as park cleanups, invasive plant removals, tree plantings, garden work parties, community science opportunities and more!

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST Help care for Surrey’s unique urban forest. Become a registered volunteer to be notified about upcoming stewardship activities such as tree planting and invasive plant removal events, and more.

PARTNERS IN PARKS Join us in caring for Surrey’s parks! Pitch in to keep them clean, beautiful, and safe for everyone. Take part in cleanups, gardening programs, and community engagement opportunities. Your actions will enhance our parks and inspire others to join in!

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604-501-5100  SURREY.CA/REGISTER  FALL 2024