Volunteers

Become a Volunteer Today

If you are responsible, friendly, empathetic, and have a positive attitude, we would love to have you join our volunteer team!

Volunteer commitments start at as little as 4 hours per month with 2-hour shifts based on your availability and area(s) of interest.

Please complete the form below and we will be in touch with you.

Community Safety & Engagement Volunteer Form

If you have any questions or would like to return a completed application in person, please contact one of the Community Safety & Engagement Office and we will be happy to help.

North Cowichan/Duncan: ccpes@shaw.ca or (250) 597-7927

Cowichan Bay: cowbay.ccpes@shaw.ca or (250) 597-1710

VOLUNTEERS are the heart and soul of Cowichan Community Safety & Engagement Society.

Without the commitment and dedication of the Volunteer team we would not be able to offer our valuable programs and services.

We are always looking for Volunteers to join us at the Community Safety Office. What do you like to do? What drives you? What is your passion?

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities & experiences in many different areas including:

Office Ambassadors
Block Watch Lead/Co-Lead
Free Friendly Phones Callers
Directors
Events

There’s something for everyone!

Block Watch Lead/Co-Lead Free Friendly Phones Office Ambassadors

Block Watch Lead/Co-Lead

Community residents on a “block” or adjoining blocks come together to get to know their neighbours, take ownership of the area, and learn how to keep their eyes & ears open for crime/suspicious activity in their area.

Block Watch Lead/Co-Lead responsibilities include:

Contact neighbours to join the Block Watch.
Create a Map and Participant List of participants.
Organize at least one meeting per year with participants.
Communicate with participants via phone or e-mail fan-out.

Community Policing & Block Watch Society of BC provides training & materials, Leads & Co-Leads host meetings and disseminate provided crime prevention & current news literature, and everyone (including neighbours/participants) do their part to look out for & report suspicious activity to the correct outlet.

Free Friendly Phones

Do you like talking to people?

Our Friendly Phones program establishes daily contact with residents who live alone and/or have medical problems, but it’s more than just a phone call; we offer peace of mind and reassurance that someone cares about you or your family member’s well-being and safety.

Our volunteers make friendly phone calls and establish daily contact with those who:

Are living alone
Have medical needs
Need reassurance that someone cares
Need some peace of mind
Need extra safety
Would benefit from social connection

If you’re someone who loves to chat this is a great opportunity to connect with people while also building up some volunteer experience.

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Office Ambassadors

Do you like being social and helping others? Come be the face of one of our Community Safety & Engagement Offices!

Office Ambassadors work in the office to help answer questions in person and over the phone, give directions, provide information & resources, and listen to community concerns.

Office Ambassador responsibilities include:

Answering the phone and greeting visitors in a friendly professional manner.
Help provide resources and support for community members.
Office Administration as needed.
Commitment of four hours per month (each office shift is only two hours).

If you are responsible, friendly, empathetic, and have a positive attitude, we would love to have you join our Volunteer team.

Directors

Our community is growing by leaps and bounds and in order to provide the programs we envision, our membership needs to grow accordingly. Do you have a passion for community safety? Have you thought of becoming a Director with CCP&ES?

Jane Barton-Greig – Human Resources/Community Safety & Engagement (Filled)
Vacant – Media/Social Media
Vacant – Secretary
Treasurer/Bookkeeper – External (Filled)
Vacant – Youth Director

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