Volunteer

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The Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department encourages volunteerism as it promotes healthy individuals, families and communities.  Raise your hand to health... find out how you can get involved. 

Volunteering is a great way to:

  • Become involved in your community
  • Meet new people
  • Experience something new
  • Take on new challenges
  • Feel good and build self-esteem
  • Fulfill the need to be needed
  • Take pride in sharing your knowledge and abilities
  • Keep your body active
  • Keep you mind active
  • Have fun!

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Recreation, Culture and Community Services Department has a variety of volunteer opporunities for citizens interested in participating in community programs, special events and environmental initiatives.  There are three streams of volunteer opportunities:

1.  Program Assistants:  Assist program staff in various recreation programs including: sports, crafts, dance, art, music, day camps, youth drop-in, outings.  Click here for Program Assistant Job Description

2.  Special Event Crew:  Assist staff in planning, organizing, and running a variety of community events throughout the year.   Click here for Special Event Crew Job Description

3.  Point of Pride Program: Adopt-A-Street, Park or Trail and keep it litter free.  Click here for Point of Pride Program Job Description

 

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Be 14 years of age or older
  • Be interested in recreation, parks, or the environment
  • Be reliable and responsible
  • Must consent to a criminal record check

How Do I Volunteer?

1.  APPLY.  Complete the  Volunteer Application form & return to Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department.  Click here to download Volunteer Application Form

2.  INTERVIEW.  The Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss your application, availability and interests.  References may be contacted at this point.

3.  CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK.  All volunteers for the City of Langley are required to complete a Criminal Record Check as this is a position of trust.  

4.  PLACEMENT.  Once all documentation has been received, the Volunteer Coordinatior will work with you in finding a suitable volunteer placement.  


 

Questions?  Contact Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer email