How to Become a Volunteer

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?  We are looking for people who:

  • Are passionate about making an impact in their community
  • Are able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Have great communication skills
  • Have excellent customer service skills
  • Are reliable, punctual and professional

Sounds like you?

There are several steps involved in becoming a volunteer:

1.  Complete an application form.  Application forms can be obtained by:

  • Clicking here to download a copy of our application form
  • Dropping into the Centre and picking up a copy from the Community Development Director or the Front Desk
  • Contact the Centre and one can be mailed to you.

2.  If you are selected for an interview and offered a placement in our program, you must:

  • Provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within 6 months of your interview date)
  • Have a one-step TB test (or provide the results of one taken within the past year)
  • Attend a volunteer orientation session
  • Sign confidentiality and code of conduct documents
  • Attend additional orientation and training sessions depending on your role.

 

Volunteering is a big responsibility.  Please make sure this is a good time in your life for such a commitment.