Community Engagement Volunteer

Responsibilities

• Participate in crime prevention programs, disseminate information on safety, and contribute to proactive initiatives aimed at reducing criminal activities within the community.
• Attend police training sessions to assist the Training Unit in scenarios and administration of training initiatives.

Availability

Be available to volunteer on a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Attend community events and programs as needed. What you bring to this role You will have experience and success in many of the following areas: You have completed Grade 12 You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident You are at least 19 years of age or older and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License You have top-notch administrative and organizational skills You are motivated, compassionate and empathetic with a genuine desire to help others You support and promote a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplace You thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate your priorities independently You adapt to the dynamic needs of the position as well as the department You navigate your role while exercising considerable confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy You pass and maintain a security clearance, including a background check What we can offer you An exciting and challenging volunteer program An opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in community relations and law enforcement The opportunity to go on ride-alongs with police constables, once certain volunteer hours are committed One block away from Columbia Skytrain Station Free volunteer parking A volunteer environment giving you the ability to connect one-on-one with our staff, including police officers, civilian members, and senior leadership team What we’ll accomplish together As a Community Engagement Volunteer, providing your time within a police department is an opportunity like no other. It brings excitement, variety, and a challenge. The person you are, the work you will do, and the role you will play in this organization matters. Volunteers help build lasting bonds in the community that are extremely important to the values of the NWPD. You will become part of the NWPD family and join our group of diverse and talented people who truly want to make a difference.

If you are excited and curious to learn more about this opportunity, please apply – we would love to hear from you!

Application Deadline

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 0800 hours Number of Positions: Multiple Employment Status: Volunteer Union: N/A Department: Community Engagement Unit, Community & Specialized Resource Division, NWPD Salary: N/A (volunteer) Hours of Work: This position is based on operational needs, with a minimum commitment of 6 hours a month. The successful applicants must commit to a full training day on Saturday, February 20, 2027. To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community ; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals , persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest. New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those with Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Canada.