SPRING 2019 Rec Guide

Volunteer

surrey.ca/volunteer 

SPRING INTO Volunteerism! 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. Opportunities are available for a variety of activities and locations throughout the City.

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

Develop WITH US! 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.

Volunteer NOW! Application Process 1 SEARCH

2019WORKSHOPS INCLUDE… CommunicatingThrough Conflict

Find a volunteer opportunity you are interested in by going to our website surrey.ca/volunteer

14 years + 14 years +

Emergency First Aid & CPR C

2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FoodSafe Level 1 14 years + High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development 16 years + Introduction to Public Speaking 14 years + Leadership Fundamentals 14–18 years Standard First Aid & CPR C 14 years +

To apply as a volunteer with the City of Surrey, you must be:

14 years or older;

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 eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable).

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For more information on workshops offered and to register, please contact Volunteer Resources at volunteer@surrey.ca.

Fill in an application.

 Attend an interview. Interview dates are posted on your profile at MyVolunteerPage.com.  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.  Complete a Police Information Check (PIC) – Please note that although your participation in the police information check is voluntary, many of our volunteer programs and activities require the acceptance of a clear police information check as a requirement to volunteer. When all the above steps have been completed, you will be contacted by phone or email by a volunteer program administrator. This process can take up to 6 weeks so we thank you for your diligence and patience. Once you are eligible to volunteer, log-in to your profile at MyVolunteerPage.com to search and sign up for volunteer activities, confirm shifts and record your hours of service.

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