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88 WINTER 2017   604.501.5100
Volunteer
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
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.
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
Once all of the steps have been successfully completed
you will receive a welcome email. You can use your
profile to sign-up for shifts and record
your hours.
Make a Difference!
Get involved in your community by
volunteering. We’ve got a wide variety of
volunteer opportunities for every age group.
Meet new people, learn new skills and help
make Surrey a great place to live.
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
604-598-586313450 104 Avenue
Fax: 604-502-6315 |
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.
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
Spend time outdoors while improving your local park or green space. Remove
litter and invasive plants, weed garden beds and more. Volunteer as an individual
or group according to your own pace and schedule.
One Day Park Projects
Drop-in for the day and work with other volunteers to beautify and improve our
parks. Open to all ages. Activities include removing invasive plants, planting trees,
shrubs, and bulbs, cleaning up litter, and weeding garden beds. Sign-up on our
mailing list to receive emails about drop-in events.
Spring Releaf
Throughout April, the Releaf program provides a chance for individuals, schools,
and community groups to get outside, enhance Surrey’s urban forest, and improve
their neighbourhoods by planting trees in parks and along streets.
*Tools, equipment and support are provided for all projects.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities in parks by calling 604.501.5050 or visiting
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.
FLEETWOOD 1 Session Free 13yrs+
Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Feb 16 4509255
Fleetwood Community Centre
NORTH 1 Session Free 13yrs+
Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Jan 17 4509254
City Centre Library