!FALL 2016 REC GUIDE - WEB

97 / 120

97
604.501.5100   FALL 2016
There’s More!
Look in these sections for
additional information on
volunteer opportunities.
Parks, Aquatics, Surrey Arts Centre,
Heritage &Adapted Programs
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 and select the
Volunteer Resources section.
Communicating
Through Conflict $16.75
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.
Foodsafe Level 1 $30
Learn safe food handling and
preparation techniques. Topics include
receiving, storing, preparing and
presenting food.
High Five - Principles
of Healthy Child
Development $30
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 $30
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).
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.
RESOURCES
CITY OF SURREY
EMERGENCY
SOCIAL SERVICES
VOLUNTEERS
assisted in the North
Surrey Apartment
Fires with more than
110 hours donated.
19
16
SPIRIT
SPIRIT
VOLUNTEERS
support 32 youth with
disabilities on their
vacation to Whistler
each year
HERITAGE
192 volunteers support
328 programs and
15 000
PARTICIPANTS
CHILDREN
97 volunteers contributed 4991
hours to over 140 day camps
Volunteers support camps in
6 town centres across Surrey
4991
VOLUNTEER
HOURS
PARKS
PLANTED
5123 native trees and
shrubs in our
forested parks
REMOVED
197 cubic metres of invasive
plants from forested parks
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