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City of Surrey - Arts - Surrey Art Gallery
About Surrey Art Gallery
As a result of the current pandemic the Gallery is not accepting new applicants to the volunteer program at this time. We invite you to explore the Gallery's online programming series - Art Together and to schedule a visit to view our exhibitions. We hope you'll consider volunteering once we're able to safely resume the program.
Docents (Tour Guides)
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
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 Programs Assistants
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)
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!
Volunteering
Surrey Art Gallery Children's Art Program Assistants
City of Surrey - Community & Recreation Services - Adult
Application Process
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
English Conversation Program
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 will design program materials and facilitate learning and interactions.
Contact Information - Email: diversity@surrey.ca
Food Services Assistant
Food Services are an integral part of Seniors Services at recreation centres. Food Service Assistants play an important role in the operation which is highly valued by all users. Duties include food preparation, customer service and serving meals. Join us to provide nutritious food in a social and fun environment.
City of Surrey - Community & Recreation Services - Aquatics
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 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
Volunteer Opportunities
Public Swim Assistant
The City of Surrey welcomes citizens interested in volunteering their time, expertise and creativity. This is a great opportunity for individuals to engage with their community during public swims. Volunteers will be promoting safe aquatic activities while having fun! Invest in your community and gain skills, knowledge and experience working with a great team of people!
Swim Instructor Assistant
Expand your experience in Learn to Swim lessons by being partnered with a City of Surrey instructor! Have fun promoting water safety and skills with our participants. Help lead activities and stroke correction with the instructor in the class.
City of Surrey - Heritage Services
Application Process
As of March 16 2020, all City of Surrey recreation centres, ice arenas, culture facilities, pools and libraries have been closed to minimize the risk of transmission of the COVID-19. As a result, many of our programs have been suspended and there are no current volunteer opportunities for the time being. In anticipation of our future volunteer opportunities, we will still be accepting new applications to some of our programs. However, new applications will not be processed until we return to normal business operations.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator at heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca
Volunteer Opportunities take place at multiple locations, including:
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- Historic Stewart Farm: Education Assistant, Garden/Orchard Volunteer, Heritage Activity Assistant and House Ambassador
- Museum of Surrey: Education Volunteer, Junior Docent and Textile Volunteer
- Historic Stewart Farm: Education Assistant, Garden/Orchard Volunteer, Heritage Activity Assistant and House Ambassador
We are not currently recruiting volunteers for the Archives, Collections or Exhibits departments.
Step #1 – 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 #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 the Heritage Services Volunteer Coordinator
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 HeritageVolunteers@surrey.ca
General Interests
Garden/Orchard Volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm
Garden Volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm
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.
You have an interest in getting your hands dirty and seeing what your dirty work can create!
Garden volunteers are asked to commit 6-8 hours per month during gardening season, including one monthly Garden Bee session.
If tending a unique garden in one of the most beautiful settings in Surrey is appealing to you, please fill out the application form. For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461.
