Welcome to the City of Surrey

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 Adult volunteer program, you must be:

• 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 Adult 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

Volunteer@surrey.ca

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 an Aquatics volunteer, you must be:

• 14 years or older (Public Swim Assistant) + 15 years or older (Swim Instructor Assistant)
• Eligible to volunteer in Canada (check your travel documents, if applicable

Other items:

• Current Bronze Cross certification (Public Swim Assistant)
• Current Bronze Cross and Water Safety Instructor certifications (Swim Instructor Assistant)
  
  

 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 Aquatics 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

Volunteer@surrey.ca

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!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Surrey's Heritage Services and Museum of Surrey.

Volunteer Opportunities include:

Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road, South Surrey)

1. Heritage Activity Assistant
2. Garden/Orchard Volunteer
3. Education Assistant
4. House Ambassador

Museum of Surrey (17710 56A Avenue, Cloverdale)

1. Textiles
2. Ambassador
3. Public Programs & Special Events (Adult 19+)
4. Education Volunteer
5. Junior Docent (14-18yrs)

We are not currently recruiting volunteers for Exhibits, Collections or Surrey Archives

Eligibility Requirements

To apply as a City of Surrey volunteer, you must be:

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

Step #1 – Apply

 
Fill in an application online

 Step #2 – Getting to Know You

• Attend an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
  • In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through the community, we are currently utilizing the option of conducting interviews via Microsoft Teams online instead of in-person interviews  
• Submit 2 references
  • Forms available online or sent by Volunteer Coordinator
• Complete a Police Information Check

 Step #3 – Orientation

• When all the above steps have been completed, you will be contacted by phone or email by the Volunteer Coordinator to begin your orientation process
  • Heritage Services Orientation - learn about what it takes to volunteer with the City and the impact you can make on your community
  • Facility Orientation - meet your staff and volunteer team, get familiar with your volunteer role and learn how to keep yourself and others safe in the building

Step #4 - Volunteer!

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 www.myvolunteerpage.com to search and sign up for volunteer activities, confirm shifts and record your hours of service.

For more information about COVID-19:

• BC Centre for Disease Control website – Coronavirus Information
• Fraser Health website – FAQs for Residents
• HealthLinkBC website – Coronavirus

If you have concerns about your personal health situation, please contact your health care provider, local public health office or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. 

 
Kind regards,

The Heritage Services Team