Surrey Crime Prevention Society (Surrey Crime Prevention Society: Citizens Community Safety Watch Volunteer)

Organization Name: Surrey Crime Prevention Society
Opportunity Title: Surrey Crime Prevention Society: Citizens Community Safety Watch Volunteer
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: September 30, 2016
End Date: September 30, 2017

Email: jen@preventcrime.ca
Website: http://preventcrime.ca/
Details:

• Background Check RequiredTraining or Orientation Required

Opportunity Description:

Surrey Crime Prevention Society (SCPS) is actively recruiting volunteers to support our Citizens Community Safety Watch Program (CCSW). SCPS is a not-for-profit organization that works closely with our community partners to enhance community safety in the City of Surrey. CCSW volunteers participate in vehicle tours, observing and reporting suspicious activities. Tours operate Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday evenings from 9:00pm – 2:00am. Volunteers are issued equipment such as two-way radios and SARS computers to run license plates for stolen or suspicious vehicles. Volunteers are expected to commit for a minimum of one 6 hour shift per month. You will enhance the following skills: Observation & reporting skills Communication skills Leadership through Team Lead positions Enhancing resumes with valuable volunteer experience Networking with community partners and peers Supporting your portfolio with training opportunities and credible references We are offering volunteers the opportunity to develop their experiences in the community while enhancing their resumes. We have nearly 300 dedicated volunteers, many of whom are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Through SCSP, volunteers gain valuable experiences they can apply to their career development and future goals. Volunteer qualifications:   Must be minimum 18+ years of age Must be willing to commit for a minimum of 1 year at a 6 hour shift per month Comfortable working independently and in a team based environment Strong communication skills Open to constructive development Ability to successfully complete and RCMP Criminal Record Check Novice or Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record Familiar with geographical layout of City of Surrey How you can apply: Volunteer Applications can be submitted online at www.preventcrime.ca. Interested volunteers may also contact Jen at jen@preventcrime.ca or call our office at 604-502-8555.