City-Wide Special Events - City-Wide Special Events Volunteer
Description
City-Wide Special Events volunteers support at the City's major events throughout the year: Party for the Planet, SPARK, Surrey Canada Day, Fusion Festival, Tree Lighting Festival. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Activity Assistants for Community Safety, Craft Tent, Photo Booth, Sensory Friendly Space, Sport Zone, Toddler Town
- Event Assistants for Artist Hospitality and Event Set Up
- Hosts for Information Booth and Mascot Performer/handler
Events
- Party for the Planet - Surrey Civic Plaza
- SPARK - Surrey Arts Centre
- Canada Day - Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre
- Fusion Festival - Holland Park
- Tree Lighting Festival - Surrey Civic Plaza
Time Commitment
- Volunteers must volunteer at a minimum of 2 major events throughout the year
Application Process
Thank you for your interest.
Our applications are now closed.
Please check back in Winter 2026 to apply!
For more information, please contact Volunteer Resources at
volunteer@surrey.ca or 604-598-5863.
Step #1 – Eligibility Requirements
To apply to be a volunteer in the Special Events volunteer program, you must be:
- 14 years or older
- Eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable)
Step #2 – Apply
- Fill in an application
- Attend an interview
- Submit 2 references
- Complete a Police Information Check
Step #3 – Volunteer
- When all the above steps have been completed, you will be contacted by phone or email by a Special Events 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 MyImpactPage.com to search and sign up for volunteer activities, confirm shifts and record your hours of service.
Contact us:
Volunteer Resources – 1st Floor West, City Hall
604-598-5863
Volunteer@surrey.ca
