City of Abbotsford

We have peer volunteer opportunities for individuals who are aged 55+ for programs in our 55+ community centre. Programs range from art, music and games programs to social gatherings and events. Volunteers should be aged 55 or above. 

Note: your signup here is an expression of interest; your participation will be confirmed once your training is complete.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Assist the instructor as needed
• May assist with class instruction when applicable 
• May provide independent class instruction upon approval

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to communicate with professionalism

Requirements:

• Sign up as a volunteer through paper application or on our website. 
• Interview with the Volunteer Coordinator or 55+ Program Coordinator
• Provide a Criminal record check consent form and 2 pieces of identification
• Sign a volunteer agreement
• Submit a references 
• Minimum age 18 years old.

Time Commitment:

• Varies

Location:

• Abbotsford Recreation Centre
• Matsqui Recreation Centre

Additional Information:

Individuals can record volunteer hours under “hours Log” in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you have logged.

All volunteers for this program must be Level 2 approved. Level 2 Volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation interview, criminal record check and have submitted a references.

Additional Information:

Individuals can record volunteer hours under “hours Log” in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you have logged.

All volunteers for this program must be Level 2 approved. Level 2 Volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation interview, criminal record check and have submitted two references.

Contact:

Chrissy Borseth, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@abbotsford.ca
604-557-7050