City of Surrey - Partners in Parks


!Play Squad - Play Squad Team Member 2025

 

Join the Play Squad Team!

 

Play Squad Volunteers assist in Park Play program staff with leading outdoor drop-in sessions of games and activities at parks across the city. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors this summer and connect with the community.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Create a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment when engaging the public
  • Assist with set-up, facilitate activities, and take down.
  • Actively engage participants in games and group activities
  • Uphold safety procedures

Requirements

  • Ages 16+
  • Enjoy working outside in all weather conditions
  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Ability to take initiative and direction as required
  • Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, professional manner

Time Commitment

  • Accepted volunteers must participate in a training session in June
  • A minimum of 4 two-hour shifts to be completed throughout the summer (June-Aug).

Volunteer Benefits

  • Gain valuable work experience working with children
  • Develop your interpersonal, leadership, teamwork and customer service skills
  • Receive training opportunities and mentorship from City of Surrey Staff

Application Process

 

Thank you for your interest. We are currently accepting new volunteer applications for Summer 2025! Applications Close Monday, May 19, 2025!

 

Step #1 – Eligibility Requirements

 

To apply to be a volunteer in the Parks Play volunteer program, you must be:

  • 16 years or older
  • Eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable)

 

 Step #2 – Apply

 

  • Fill in an application
  • Have 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 Park Partnership staff member.

 

This process can take a few 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.

 

Questions? pipvolunteer@surrey.ca