Volunteer opportunities
VOLUNTEERS - SPECIAL EVENTS
June 09, 2026
Posting: POST000181
Closing Date: 2026-12-31
How to Apply
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Volunteer Opportunity: Abbotsford Police Special Events Team
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Duration: Ongoing
Required Commitment: Ongoing
About Us: The Abbotsford Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Special Events Team and help us interact and engage with our community.
Position Overview: As a member of the Special Events Team, you will assist the Abbotsford Police Department at various community events throughout the year. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to the safety of your community, and work alongside dedicated professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with event setup and teardown
- Provide information and assistance to event attendees
- Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Collaborate with police officers and other volunteers while interacting with the public
- Assist with free bike registrations
- Contribute to response efforts during critical incidents
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- BC Class 5 Drivers License
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Availability to volunteer on weekends and evenings
- Commitment to the duration of the events
Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in event management and public safety
- Build connections within the community
- Receive training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in Abbotsford
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click the Update button below, which will take you to our online application process.
Join us in making this year unforgettable for our community!
Closing date: December 31st, 2026
Community Policing VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteers must be:
- Clear of a criminal record
- Must be 18 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
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively in English
- Must pass and maintain a criminal record and drivers abstract
- Must have sufficient time to volunteer
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Must be committed to working a minimum of 8 hours a month
Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
- One year commitment following training
- Sign agreements on ethics, confidentiality, and a contract
- Attend all sessions of Basic Training and Program Training
- Attend volunteer staff meetings as scheduled
- Must be committed to working a minimum of 8 hours per month
victim services VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
- One year commitment following training;
- Sign agreements on ethics, confidentiality, and a contract
- 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
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 5 Driver’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]
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.