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City of Surrey - Adult and Senior Services
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 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
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 - 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 - Day Camps and Youth Services
Application Process
Step #1 – Eligibility Requirements
To apply to be a volunteer in the Day Camp & Youth Service 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 a Day Camp/Youth Services 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
Day Camp Assistant
Make a positive impact while connecting with children in our community. Take part in your choice of sport, art, dance, drama, science and themed camps! Dates, times and locations are flexible and you will get to work closely with City of Surrey staff to develop your skills, knowledge and experience!
City of Surrey - Heritage Services
Application Process
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)
- Heritage Activity Assistant
- Garden/Orchard Volunteer
- Education Assistant
- House Ambassador
Museum of Surrey (17710 56A Avenue, Cloverdale)
- Textiles
- Ambassador
- Public Programs & Special Events (Adult 19+)
- Education Volunteer
- 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
General Interests
Education Assistant at Historic Stewart Farm
Education Assistant at Historic Stewart Farm
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.
No experience? No problem. After training with staff, deliver a ready-made program which includes a tour of the site and hands on activities. We also provide costumes so you look the part.
Our 90 minute school programs run throughout the school year so you get the summer off too!
If creating social connections and making a community impact is appealing to you, please fill out the application form. For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461.
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.
Ambassador Volunteer at Museum of Surrey
Ambassador Volunteer at Museum of Surrey
Want to be part of something BIG? MoS Ambassadors will roam the museum galleries making visitors feel welcome and supported.
What might that look like? You might start your shift handing out maps and asking people how they heard about the museum. You might direct people to onsite demonstrations or fill them in about a cool upcoming event. Next you might answer a question about the dinosaur exhibit or do a brief survey. While you’re chatting, you will probably ask if the visitor has any suggestions about how we can make their experience even better!
Basically, MOS Ambassadors are the warm welcome to the museum. You’re available if visitors need you and are prepared to work with staff to see how we can improve the visitor experience. You enjoy conversation and smiling. IF you can speak a second language, that is fabulous. If not, that’s okay too.
We would love to see your smiling face for four hours per month and are happy to train you so you can represent the museum with confidence.
If this describes you, please fill out the application form. For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461.
Heritage Activity Assistant at Historic Stewart Farm
Heritage Activity Assistant at Historic Stewart Farm
Step back in time and volunteer at Historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey. Have fun while learning about leadership, team work and local history.
Being a Heritage Activity Assistant means you can help out with weekend events and spring and summer day camps. Do heritage demonstrations, lead old-fashioned games and help with program and event prep. All after some training of course! We also provide costumes so you look the part.
You must be at least 14 years of age for this position. Weekday and weekend opportunities exist for this position.
For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461.
House Ambassador at Historic Stewart Farm
House Ambassador at Historic Stewart Farm
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.
But you don’t know all the local history? No problem! We will train you with key information and staff are always available to field more detailed questions. We also provide costumes so you look the part. How great is that?
You must be at least 14 years of age for this position. Weekday and weekend volunteer opportunities are available and we will work with your schedule.
If creating social connections and making a community impact is appealing to you, please fill out the application form. For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461.
Textiles Volunteer at Museum of Surrey
Textile Volunteer at Museum of Surrey
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.
Do you know one textile but not them all? No problem. Anyone with a love of spinning, weaving, batik or any of the many dynamic textile arts is a suitable person for this role. Just bring your passion along with a smile for the public and you are set.
Textile volunteers are asked to spend a minimum of four hours per month at the museum but we always welcome more of your time!
If spending time with like-minded textile art people and sharing the magic of the trade with the public is of interest to you, please fill out the application form. For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461.
School Program Volunteer at Museum of Surrey
Education Volunteer at Museum of Surrey
Want to be part of something BIG? School Program volunteers give class tours and deliver pre-written programs to elementary school-aged children.
What might that look like? Well, after setting up the space with museum staff, you will work from reading notes to create an ultra-memorable museum experience complete with real artifacts. You will witness the wonder on tiny faces and chuckle at their fresh observations. After, you will help tidy up the artifacts and chat with museum staff about what went well and how we can make school programs even better.
You don’t need to have teaching experience but a smile, patience and a sense of humour are mandatory. Like the children, you enjoy summer vacation so you’re only available during the school year. You’re comfortable taking a page out of their book to learn the programs… and then deliver them with confidence.
If this describes you, please fill out the application form. For more information, email heritagevolunteers@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6461
