City of Surrey - Age Friendly


Try It 55+ Sports and Games - Try It 55+ Sports and Games Assistant

Try It 55+ Sports and Games Assistant - Badminton, Bocce Ball, Snooker

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers in this position play a significant role in facilitating a positive learning experience to participants who are new to the sport by 

  • sharing their passion and knowledge of the sport 
  • acting as peers to encourage participants in getting hands on experience 
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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants 
  • Co-host the activity with staff in providing a brief overview of the games including rules and general scoring system 
  • Share and demonstrate playing techniques based on their own experience in playing the sport 
  • Encourage participants – cheer for wins and empathize beginners’ frustration by giving peer support 
  • Emphasize the fun and benefits of involving in a physical activity
  • Assist staff with set up and take down of the activity, if applicable 

 

Location/Working Condition 

City of Surrey recreation facilities - indoors/outdoors

Report and Support

Volunteers in this position report to and are supported by the City of Surrey staff. Orientation/Training will be provided by staff member(s). 

Volunteer Apparel

Volunteers will be required to wear the City of Surrey volunteer apparel and volunteer ID tag 

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Experience

  • Experience in playing the sport  
  • Familiarity with the sport – rules, scoring system 
  • Effective communication skills 
  • Empathic listening 
  • Patience 
  • Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in an active environment with questions from multiple participants 
  • Friendly and helpful attitude 
  • Experience in customer service is an asset

 


Application Process

 

Thank you for your interest. We are currently not accepting new volunteer applications.
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 Age Friendly 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 an Age Friendly 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: 

agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca