Volunteer opportunities
The Abbotsford Police Department uses volunteers to reach out to the community offering information, education on Crime Prevention and service to the community. There are volunteer opportunities in many programs such as Citizens Patrol, Speed Watch, Special Events and many other avenues.
Volunteer Qualifications for Community Policing
Volunteers must be:
- Of sound mind and character
- Clear of a criminal record
- Must be 16 years or older (some programs may require a volunteer to be 19 years or older)
- Must have own transportation to and from their volunteer position
- Must have a good command of the English language both written and spoken
- Must pass and maintain a criminal record and drivers abstract, volunteers may be required to complete a lifestyle and integrity questionnaire
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Must have sufficient time to volunteer
Volunteer Commitment
Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
- One year commitment following training
- Sign agreements on ethics, confidentiality and contract
- Attend all sessions of Basic Training and Program Training
- Attend volunteer staff meetings as scheduled
If you would like to apply as a Community Policing volunteer please submitt an application through our online pre-screening software.
VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS for victim services
Worker Commitment
Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
- One year commitment following training;
- Sign agreements on ethics and confidentiality
- Attend all sessions of Basic Training
- Work a four hour office shift each week and assist with Crisis Response shifts
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Optional: attend workshops and/or conferences as they are available
Requirements
The qualified applicant will:
- Reside within 30 minutes of our APD Headquarters at 2838 Justice Way
- Be primarily interested in aiding those individuals victimized by crime and trauma
- Have integrity and be able to work effectively within a police environment
- Be committed to working one 4 hour shift in the office each week and two 12 hour on call shifts each month. In addition, be committed to attend all required training sessions and staff meetings
- Be mature and demonstrate good judgment
- Be honest, responsible and reliable
- Have a valid B.C. Class 5Driver’s Licence and have obtained and maintained provincial vehicle insurance
- Be able to obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance by the Abbotsford Police Department
- Be of good moral character and conduct and be willing to sign a code of ethics
- Be able to deal with individuals in a non-judgmental, non-prejudicial manner
- Be people oriented and personable
- Be computer literate
- Be able to write and communicate well. Use appropriate language at all times
- Be able to take directions and yet think independently
- Take an oath of confidentiality and understand that any breach of confidentiality is cause for immediate termination
- Present a professional demeanor and adhere to the ascribed dress code
- Be flexible
- Be able to work harmoniously with others
- Be 19 years of age or older
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Demonstrate strong self-awareness and good stress management
how to apply
If you would like to apply as a Victim Services Volunteer please submitt an application through our online pre-screening software.
For more information on how to become a Victim Services Volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]