COME VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Our volunteers are people from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in making a difference in the community. Whether you are an applicant to one of the local police departments, a retiree interested in our Speed Watch program, a stay at home parent wanting office experience, or a student looking to expand your resume – we have a program that will suit your interests. We are flexible with scheduling for most programs.
GWCPC prides itself on the diversity and talents of its volunteers, so if you have 4 hours per month to share, and are interested in getting involved to make a difference, then we want to hear from you! What better way to increase your experience than working with the police and the community to build partnerships and make our area a safer place to live!
Benefits of Volunteering
General Requirements
We offer volunteer opportunities in these programs:
*Some examples of past events are:
Cops and Kids, Child Find, VPD Soccer Tournament, Children’s Festival, School Carnivals, Movie Nights in the Park, Project Swoop, Seniors Tea, Police Fun Day, VPD drug dog demonstrations, Commercial Drive Car-Free Day, Stone Soup Festival, Britannia Give Back to the Community.
ABOUT CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
Community Policing Centres do not process Criminal Record Checks. These are applied for and processed at
Vancouver Police Department
312 Main Street
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except on statutory holidays
Once you have completed your initial CPC interview, and it has been deemed you qualify to volunteer at the GWCPC, you will be given a Criminal Records Check form along with a letter to take with you to 312 Main Street. This form should be filled out at the police station and you will be asked to produce two pieces of government issue ID at that time.
Examples of government issue ID are: drivers license, birth certificate, passport, BC ID, BC Care Card.
There is no charge for a Criminal Record Check for potential CPC volunteers.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are those who want to volunteer where they can. They participate in events where age is not a requirement and they do not submit to a Criminal Record Check.
Examples of these types of events for Participants are:
Click any of the links at left to learn more about requirements, training, and our Board of Directors.
Our volunteers are people from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in making a difference in the community. Whether you are an applicant to one of the local police departments, a retiree interested in our Speed Watch program, a stay at home parent wanting office experience, or a student looking to expand your resume – we have a program that will suit your interests. We are flexible with scheduling for most programs.
GWCPC prides itself on the diversity and talents of its volunteers, so if you have 4 hours per month to share, and are interested in getting involved to make a difference, then we want to hear from you! What better way to increase your experience than working with the police and the community to build partnerships and make our area a safer place to live!
Benefits of Volunteering
- Part of maintaining a safer community
- Work experience – letter of reference provided after 3 months
- Valuable experience for police department applicants
- Networking
- VPD and CPC training
- Personal satisfaction – it feels good to volunteer!
General Requirements
- Criminal Records Check clearance
- 18 years of age or older
- 4 hours per month minimum
- Reliable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enjoy working with the public
- Fluent in English (other languages are an asset!)
- Team player
- Self-starter
- Maintain confidentiality
We offer volunteer opportunities in these programs:
- Front Office
- Foot Patrol
- Bike Patrol
- Pooch Patrol
- Speed Watch
- Outreach/Special Events
*Some examples of past events are:
Cops and Kids, Child Find, VPD Soccer Tournament, Children’s Festival, School Carnivals, Movie Nights in the Park, Project Swoop, Seniors Tea, Police Fun Day, VPD drug dog demonstrations, Commercial Drive Car-Free Day, Stone Soup Festival, Britannia Give Back to the Community.
ABOUT CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
Community Policing Centres do not process Criminal Record Checks. These are applied for and processed at
Vancouver Police Department
312 Main Street
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except on statutory holidays
Once you have completed your initial CPC interview, and it has been deemed you qualify to volunteer at the GWCPC, you will be given a Criminal Records Check form along with a letter to take with you to 312 Main Street. This form should be filled out at the police station and you will be asked to produce two pieces of government issue ID at that time.
Examples of government issue ID are: drivers license, birth certificate, passport, BC ID, BC Care Card.
There is no charge for a Criminal Record Check for potential CPC volunteers.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are those who want to volunteer where they can. They participate in events where age is not a requirement and they do not submit to a Criminal Record Check.
Examples of these types of events for Participants are:
- Cops and Kids
- Keep Vancouver Spectacular
- Seniors Tea
- School Carnivals
- Movie Nights in the Park
- Commercial Drive Car-Free Day
- Stone Soup Festival
- Complete an application form and interview
- Approved by Volunteer Coordinator
Click any of the links at left to learn more about requirements, training, and our Board of Directors.