Saanich Police Department Volunteer Program

ACE Mascot Team 

Ace Team members will be assigned to different events by the Volunteer Coordinator. Ace Team members will then be responsible for attending the event and representing the Saanich Police Department by adhering to the Ace Mascot training guide and the Volunteer Policy Manual.

A Volunteer Handler always accompanies the Ace Mascot. The Volunteer Handler position also has its own manual and guidelines. Other Volunteer Handler roles may be more duty specific including:

• Event Coordinator
• Social media posts

A minimum one-year volunteer commitment required.

The Ace Mascot volunteer will:

• Be on time and leave enough time to retrieve the costume, dress and be at an event at the requested time.
• Adhere strictly to the Ace Mascot guide with regards to behaviour and rules outlined within.
• Ensure that all guidelines for their own health and safety is observed i.e. not staying in the costume too long without a break.
• Alert the Coordinator of Volunteers of any occurrence that may have taken place at an event that could lead to further actions or require action.
• Ensure the Ace costume is place back properly and securely in accordance with the Ace manual.
• Send a report to the Coordinator of Volunteers about the event that can then be placed in Ace’s file to maintain a record of deployment.
• Respond to the Event Coordinator in a timely fashion.
• Have fun.

Ace’s Handler will:

• Be on time and leave enough time to retrieve the costume, assist in the dressing and be at an event at the requested time.
• Respond to the Event Coordinator in a timely fashion.
• Make handling Ace the priority, do NOT look at phones, engage in conversations outside of Ace duties or walk away and leave Ace alone.
• Ensure that all guidelines for Ace’s health and safety are followed. Ensure Ace does not fall downstairs, trip over small children, etc.
• Ensure that the Ace Mascot handler guidelines followed.
• Ensure that the costume is placed back correctly and securely in accordance with the Ace Manual.
• Look for people who may want to approach Ace but are afraid to, and likewise, steer Ace away from people who may be distressed by them.
• Have fun.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years old.
• Interested in and committed to promoting a positive image for the Saanich Police Department.
• Enthusiastic and community minded.
• Able to work respectfully and collaboratively with other volunteers and members of the public.
• Criminal Record Check required (no fee).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to the policy and procedures manual.
• Sense of humour.