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Volunteer Application

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at South Vancouver Community Policing Centre (SVCPC). Here is an outline of the current volunteer application process. Details may change from time to time, so it's always best to check with Office & Volunteer Coordinator by sending your email to volsvcpc@telus.net, or call 604-717-2940.

General Information:
Applicant's Minimum age: 19 years old
Applicant's expected minimum volunteer hours: 2 hours (1 shift) per week.
Reference: Applicant is to provide 2 references
Application Package: Available only at the office
- SVCPC Application Form ( Please submit this to our office)
- Processing Fee/Membership Form (The payment is due at time of interview)
- VPD Criminal Record Check Process Introduction Letter
- VPD Criminal Record Check Form(*) (SVCPC Volunteering Specific)

Re: Criminal Record Check - Please note:
* All volunteer must complete criminal record check by the police. You may complete this at Vancouver Police Department regardless of your residency.

** Criminal record check is free of charge for VPD if accompanied by the "Letter of Introduction." If you fail to submit the letter along with the Criminal Record Check application, you may be required to pay applicable fee to VPD. Other police (such as RCMP) has its own record check process.

*** Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search may require further check with fingerprinting. It is case by case. If this applies to your application, please be advised that the process may take up to 120 days. Please see the website for further information:
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/vulner/index-eng.htm

**** Criminal Record Check result will be forwarded to our Neighbourhood Police Officers before proceeding to the next step (Candidate Interview).

Application Process:

1. Obtain Application Package

2.Complete Application Form for SVCPC

3. Apply Criminal Record Check at VPD

4. Candidate Interview upon successful Criminal Record Check result

Questions?
If you have any question about our organization, volunteer process, etc., please do not hesitate to contact the office.

Please visit "opportunities" section for current volunteer recruitment information.
 


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