City of Surrey - Age Friendly


Age Friendly Event Assistant - Age Friendly Event Assistant

Volunteer Position Overview

The Age Friendly Event Assistant Volunteer provide positive interactions with guests at special events such as the 55+ forums.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greeting and welcoming guests.
  • Facilitating the flow of guests through the event venue.
  • Assisting with set up and take down of light equipment, if needed.

 

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 customer service is an asset
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in an active environment
  • Friendly and helpful attitude

 


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 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