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The City of Surrey provides a variety of volunteer-led drop-in activities, events and clubs for adult/55+ members. Volunteer Recreation Activity Assistants are instrumental in supporting staff in offering these services; in turn, they contribute to the health and wellbeing of participants and the community.

The English Conversation Program offers a positive and welcoming environment for people from diverse culture and background to practice English and meet others in the community. With the support from the Diversity and Inclusion staff team, volunteers design program materials and facilitate learning and interactions.

The provision of food services is an integral part of seniors programs at recreation centres. Food Service Assistants play an important role in the operation and delivery of this service.

Make a positive impact in your community by volunteering at an upcoming Age Friendly event. Assist staff at various events throughout the year, including the 55+ Forums and other special events. Meet new people and gain volunteer experience by volunteering as an Age Friendly Event Assistant.

Try It: 55+ Sports and Games are FREE activities that encourage physical activity, maintain mobility and support social and health benefits.

The Try It 55+ Sports and Games Assistants play a significant role in facilitating a positive learning experience to participants who are new to the activities of their choice. 

The WALKit Activity Program offers weekly walk on Wednesday at various locations. Age friendly walking routes are planned using the WALKit Web Map to explore different neighborhoods in the city.

As WALKit Activity Assistant, volunteers support the program by engaging community members on the walk, meet new people, and get some exercise! 

The Public Swim Assistant volunteers help to provide a safe and fun environment for community members during public swim sessions. 

Volunteer along side our experienced instructors as they teach their students ice safety, balance, and various skating techniques and skills. You will gain knowledge and experience while assisting with participants during lesson activities and games.

Event volunteers assist our events team with the preparation and execution of programming at our major events throughout the year.

City Wide Special Events include: Party for the Planet, SPARK, Surrey Canada Day, Fusion Festival, Tree Lighting Festival

Event volunteers assist our community events team with the preparation and execution of programming at various community events throughout the year.

Community events include: Fleetwood Festival, South Surrey Festival, Family Day, Halloween, Breakfast with Santa and many more!

Emergency Support Services (ESS) is designed to provide immediate support to people affected by disasters. ESS Level 2 Volunteer Responders assist staff in connecting with evacuees at temporary reception centres in City facilities.

Emergency Preparedness

When large disasters occur, the public needs to be prepared and become self-sufficient during the time it takes government and community services to become operational.  Depending on the disaster, services have the potential to be impacted from a few hours to months such as in the event of an earthquake.  Volunteers can educate the public on how to prepare themselves and their families during festivals at booths or through presentations.

These events run at any time of year when there is a festival or large gathering or when a member of the public requests a presentation.

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This is a program that provides short-term basic support to people who have been displaced from the home due to a disaster.  For level 1, this often occurs during events such as house fires where the resident does not have insurance to cover their losses.  ESS provides 3 days of support in the form of housing, food and clothing.  Volunteers respond any time of day or night when the event occurs to help people in their worst hour.

These events run at any time of year and any time of day or night when an event occurs that evacuates approximately 1-12 people from their place of residence.

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The HomeSafe program reduces public risk of becoming injured in a house fire by educating the public on the importance of having a working smoke alarm.  Working smoke alarms have been proven to save lives but are often disconnected or eventually stop working.  Volunteers conducting HomeSafe go door to door to remind residents to check the working condition of existing smoke alarms. This program began in 2009 and has been proven to reduce the number of house fires and save lives.

This event runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm and Saturdays from 12:30-3:30.

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Join others in caring for Surrey's unique urban forest by removing invasive plants and litter from our parks. Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided.

There are usually 2-4 activities per month throughout the year. 

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We are currently accepting volunteer applications for Spring Break Day Camp Assistants until June 7th. Please apply using link below.

Do you enjoy interacting with children? Could you inspire them to love nature? Help Day Camp Leaders with nature games, crafts, outings and other activities at the Surrey Nature Centre.

Click Surrey Nature Centre Day Camp Assistant below to find out more!

Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) is a platform for youth to take action on environmental issues. We restore and enhance our urban forest, advocate for our environment at community events, and grow a community of young leaders who care for nature.

There are usually 2-4 activities per month throughout the year.

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Urban Forestry Leaders lead other volunteers in hands-on park and tree stewardship projects, and host nature activities at environmental events around Surrey. Recruitment is currently on hold. 

Receive training in urban ecology, plant identification, ecological restoration, nature interpretation and group instruction and supervision.

Click Urban Forestry Leader below to create a profile.

Please note, in order to participate in this activity, you may be required to obtain a new Police Information Check. Further information will be provided. 

Want to be part of something BIG? MoS Ambassadors will roam the museum galleries making visitors feel welcome and supported.

Step back in time and volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey.  As a person who loves children, you will enhance the delivery programs to classes who visit the heritage site on field trips. 

Want to be part of something BIG? School Program volunteers give class tours and deliver pre-written programs to elementary school-aged children.

Attention green thumbs!  A secret garden circa 1900 awaits at Historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey! As a person who appreciates organic growing and seed preservation, you will help tend the heirloom gardens which have plants that Mrs. Stewart herself could have planted. 

Step back in time and volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey.  Have fun while learning about leadership, team work and local history.

Step back in time and volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey.  As a person with good communication skills, you will guide brief tours of the farmhouse and share local history with members of the public.

Want to be part of something BIG? The new Museum of Surrey is opening in Fall 2018 with youth opportunities that will brighten your resume and make you laugh all at the same time. Really, Junior Docent is a fancy term for hardworking youth who bring vibrancy to a number of museum needs.

Love textiles?  Get woven up in the amazing Textile Centre at the new Museum of Surrey.  Help deliver hands-on programs and give demonstrations for visitors of all ages.

Make a positive impact in your community by volunteering at an upcoming event. Assist staff at various outreach activities and events throughout the year! Meet new people and gain valuable experience as an Our City Event Assistant.

The Individual Litter Cleanup is a self-led volunteer opportunity that challenges you to clean up your community independently. You can do it with your friends, family, or others, but make sure to follow safety guidelines and nature etiquette. You can make a positive impact and join the many others working to keep Surrey clean and beautiful!

Do you want to make a positive impact in your community and gain volunteer hours? Join Our City as a neighbourhood cleanup volunteer! Our City Neighbourhood Cleanups will be present at select locations and times this year to clean up litter from neighbourhoods.

You can drop-in or sign up to volunteer.

Join our Head Gardeners in the care and maintenance of Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Learn various skills including pruning, weeding, labelling, and more! Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided.

Garden Work Parties generally take place twice a month.

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Event Assistant volunteers help in the preparation and execution of programming during Parks events throughout the year. Responsibilities include setting up venues, welcoming participants, assisting with activities, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain event experience, meet new people, and make a positive impact in your community. 

*In order to participate in this activity, you may be required to obtain a new Police Information Check. Further information will be provided.*

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Volunteer in a supported social recreation program for children with disabilities. Activities include crafts, painting, games in the gymnasium and much more. Learn new skills in communicating visually and verbally to provide the best experience for participants. 

Volunteer in adapted sports the City of Surrey provides! The sports include boccia, para ice hockey, wheelchair basketball, and power soccer. Learn new physical skills while having fun with trained staff and learning support strategies along the way.