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604.501.5100   SPRING 2017
THE TOP REASONS
City of Surrey Volunteers
DO WHAT THEY DO?
 Give Back To Their Community
 Make Friends
 Gain New Experiences
These are just some of the benefits of volunteering with us, see below for more!
2017 WORKSHOPS INCLUDE…
Communicating Through Conflict 14 years+
Emergency First Aid & CPR C 14 years+
Emergency Preparedness 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,
please visit and click on the Volunteer
Resources section.
TRAIN IN THE SPRING,
Volunteer
in the Summer
Summertime is fast approaching
and trainings are happening now. To
get involved check out these great
volunteer roles.
Play Squad
Gain experience working with children!
Play Squad volunteers support Park Play
Staff to facilitate fun and inclusive activities.
Park Play is a mobile drop-in program that
makes recreational opportunities accessible
to everyone by bringing free fun to various
Surrey parks in July and August. Play Squad
recruitment begins in early spring.
Canada Day and Fusion Festival
July will be here before you know it and that
means great summer events. Whether you’re
tasting great cultural foods at Fusion Festival
or singing our national anthem loud and proud;
these events have something for everyone.
Recruitment closes end of April so sign-up
today and don’t miss out.
Summer Day Camp
Opportunities:
SPIRIT- ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT
Provide one to one support for children with
disabilities. After a mandatory training session,
volunteers can support children who may
require assistance with clarifying instructions,
focusing, completing activities, or social
interaction. If you are interested in this great
opportunity, please contact 604-598-5867 or
.
HERITAGE DAY CAMPS
Interact with kids at the Historic Stewart Farm
or the Surrey Museum. Learn Surrey’s rich
history while also exploring world celebrations
and technology. If Interested, contact
.
COMMUNITY & RECREATION CAMPS
Take part in your choice of sport, swimming,
art, dance, drama, science and themed camps.
Dates, times and locations are flexible, and
will give you something exciting to do over
your summer break! If interested, contact
.
Check these out!
Spring programs are up and running. Sign-up today and join in on one of these awesome roles.
Education Programs
Are you available weekday mornings
or early afternoons? Do you enjoy
teaching and interacting with
children? The Surrey Museum and
Historic Stewart Farm are always in
need of passionate people to assist
their education programs. Email
to
learn more.
Park Events Assistant
Engage with the public at outdoor
events such as Arbor Day,
Community Picnics, National Tree
Day, Park Play Palooza, and more.
Volunteers assist staff with event
setup, tear-down, and facilitating
activities.
Children’s Festival
This three day event takes place May
25 – 27. Apply to be a volunteer for
the City-wide Events account before
April 30 for your chance to get
involved. Help face paint, lead circus
games and interact with the public.
Aquateers
Do you dream of becoming a
lifeguard or simply love to swim? Join
our Aquateers program and assist in
Learn to Swim classes, leading games
and meet aquatics staff.
Doors Open
This one day event gives community
members the chance to be a tourist
in their own city. With several venues
opening their doors, anyone can
come in and learn about the great
things Surrey has to offer. Sign-up to
volunteer at one of our great venues.
Emergency Social
Services (ESS)
Join our dedicated, rapid response
team and support your neighbours
after a fire, flood, or other major
emergencies. The ESS team provides
for the various short term needs of
evacuees and response workers for
72 hours. This is an on call position
that provides volunteers with
specialized training and requires an
on-going commitment.