Volunteer Resource Unit
The Calgary Police Service actively seeks volunteers to help with a variety of programs. Opportunities are available with the Victim Assistance Unit, community police stations, district offices and YouthLink - the Calgary Police Interpretive Centre.Volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- must be 18 years of age;
- must have Canadian citizenship or legal permanent status and have lived in Canada for at least 3 years;
- must have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted;
- must have no criminal charges pending before the courts;
- must have no criminal activity within at least three years preceding application;
- must be willing to give a one-year commitment;
- must be able to volunteer three to five hours per week;
- must have good written and verbal communication skills.
All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and police information check form.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please review the volunteer programs information provided below. Contact information for the Volunteer Resource Unit is provided at the end of the program descriptions.
Calgary Police Service Volunteer Programs
Victim Assistance Unit
Volunteer victim support workers assist victims of crime and misfortune with support, information and referral services. Support is offered in the form of court accompaniment, assistance with restitution request applications and other services, and providing information about court dates and police and/or court procedures.
For further information about volunteering with the Victim Assistance Unit, click here.
Citizens' Police Academy
Volunteers assist instructors with the 14-week course. The volunteers make sure classes start and stop on time, introduce speakers and make sure the required equipment is available for the presentations. They also assist class members with questions, distribute information, coordinate off-site tours and plan the graduation ceremony.
Community Stations
Volunteers in community stations usually live in the community in which the station is located. They work with constables to respond to requests for information, answer phones, assist visitors, book appointments for the constables and document community concerns. Community Stations are located in Riverbend/Ogden, Braeside, Chinook Centre, and Market Mall.
District Offices
Volunteers in district offices usually live in the community in which the office is located. These volunteers assist with some administrative duties, subpoena and warrant phoning programs. District office volunteers learn about the workings of a district office.
YouthLink-Interpretive Centre
Volunteers in the Interpretive Centre may work at the front counter or as "Where's the Evidence" School Program volunteers. Front counter volunteers greet and assist visitors with information about the centre. "Where's the Evidence" School Program volunteers guide school children through work stations and provide background on investigative and evidence gathering techniques.
Business Liaison Program
Business Liaison Program volunteers collect information from businesses and maintain a database that includes contact information. They also discuss crime and safety issues with business owners and managers and work to devise solutions to these problems. Volunteers also assist in providing crime prevention seminars and conduct follow-ups with businesses that have been victims of crime.
For more information about volunteer opportunities with the Calgary Police Service, contact the Volunteer Resource Unit at 403-206-8321 or 403-206-8322.
Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:12 PM