You may think that the volunteer programs at various police agencies in Canada are only geared toward someone who aspires to becoming a police officer but that is not entirely true.
There are other reasons why people want to volunteer with the Burnaby RCMP such as:
of the world, make a difference to something you believe in and get a pay off in your
personal goals.
Volunteering not only helps your community, it also helps out on your career and educational aspirations. Potential employers and universities like to know what kind of person you are and a history of volunteer work reveals a commitment to and understanding of larger social issues and expresses your energy and style.
When you volunteer you gain and practice skills that are relevant to paid employment such as:
200 hours of volunteer experience required or a minimum of 1 year service.
By committing to give a minimum of eight hours per month with our Volunteer Program, you will enhance your identity and you will be certain that you are 'the kind of person' who truly cares, who takes deliberate action to make a difference in the community of Burnaby.
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Volunteers help by monitoring the speeds in neighborhoods and spread awareness to passing vehicles in high speed/crash locations of their speeds. Volunteers pass on information about problematic speed zoned to the police. (FA02 & Full Non-Restrictive Class 5 DL Required) |
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Community Event Volunteers will assist with a variety of duties while also promoting, educating and raising awareness of the programs and initiatives available at the Community Police offices. Volunteers assist with special events - such as Public events (Canada Day), Special events at main detachment, and other various opportunities. |
Cell Phone Watch Program, the goal is to greatly reduce or eliminate statistics on distracted driving.
Volunteers play a vital role in information gathering. Information is then relayed back to ICBC road safety analysts to create driver education material and to the police for enforcement patrols.
(FA02 & Full Non-Restrictive Class 5 DL Required)
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Foot Patrol Volunteers making community connections and are a visible presence in the neighborhoods promoting community involvement in crime prevention. Volunteers observe and report any potential criminal activities to police. FA02 Clearance required |
RCMP PURPOSE, MISSION, AND VISION
Purpose
For nearly 150 years, the RCMP has been Canada’s national police service. From coast to coast to coast, at the community, provincial/territorial and federal levels, as well as internationally, we strive to prevent crime, investigate offences, enforce the law, and ultimately keep Canada’s population, in Canada’s interests, safe and secure.
Mission
The RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.
Vision
The RCMP is a healthy and inclusive organization trusted by employees, partners and the public that keeps Canada safe by consistently delivering exceptional policing services and continually striving to grow and improve.
Vision 150
In 2018, the RCMP developed Vision 150, the articulation of the RCMP’s modernization mandate. Vision 150 established the four pillars of RCMP’s modernization which remain as the ultimate guideposts for all our modernization efforts.
While Vision150 sets the overall course for the RCMP’s modernization efforts, the strategic plan expands on that vision by presenting a set of priorities that will guide the organization on the path to the 150th anniversary in 2023 and beyond. The three-key organization-wide outcomes include: