Welcome to the City of Surrey

Do you find art captivating? Why not try something new! Volunteering at Surrey Art Gallery is a great way to have fun, learn about art, and make friends in the process.

Docents (Tour Guides) - recruiting for Fall 2022

Join a dynamic community of volunteers dedicated to enriching art education for children! Surrey Art Gallery Docents lead engaging tours of contemporary art exhibitions from September to June. Participants take part in ongoing training with curators, artist-educators, and artists.

Gallery Event Volunteers - recruiting for Fall 2022

Interact with artists and engage Gallery visitors with contemporary art and ideas. Help out at vibrant events like exhibition openings and artist talks or facilitate art activities at Family Sundays and festivals where families explore, enjoy, and create art together.

Children's Art Program Assistants - recruiting for Fall 2022

Share your passion for art with eager young minds! Help out with children's art classes and week-long art day camps as a CAPA where you'll develop leadership skills, organize studios, work with children, and assist the instructor.

Youth Docents (Gallery Educators) - recruiting for Fall 2022

Discover contemporary art and ideas, develop public speaking skills, and gain leadership experience. Become a Youth Docent and enhance exhibitions through activities that are equal parts fun and educational.

Library Volunteers

Do you have training as a library technician or librarian? We could use your help and expertise with accessioning and cataloguing in the Gallery's research collection. 

How to Apply:

• Complete an online profile for the Surrey Art Gallery at app.betterimpact.com
• Upload 2 written references to your online profile
• Once you've uploaded your references, arrange for an interview with our Volunteer Program Coordinator: artsvolunteer@surrey.ca
• After the interview, you may be asked to provide a Police Information Check. Should this be the case, we will provide you with the forms you will need to complete and have processed by the RCMP. 

Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the Gallery!

Step #1 – Eligibility Requirements

To apply to be an Events volunteer, 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 City Wide 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

EventVolunteer@surrey.ca