Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a chance to give back to the community, feel like part of a solution, have fun, gain work experience, support a cause you feel strongly about, gain new skills and knowledge and feel needed.

The District of Mission's Police and Safety services include Auxiliary Policing, Crime Prevention programs, and Victim Assistance services. While these programs are RCMP initiatives, their survival depends on the help of volunteers.


Mission Auxiliary Constable Program

The purpose of the program is to strengthen community and police partnerships by providing an opportunity for citizen volunteers to perform authorized activities in support of strategies to address causes or reduce the fear of crime and disorder. The Mission Auxiliary Constable Program is comprised of twenty-two volunteers that accompany regular members on patrol and perform other police functions under both general and direct supervision, such as office duties, special events, property checks, and traffic and crowd control. Additionally, they often assist regular members during peacetime emergencies and searches for lost persons.

More Information

Visit the Mission Auxiliary Constable Program page for more information.

How to Apply

Contact the Mission Detachment Auxiliary Coordinator at (604) 826-7161 and submit a resume including the following:


BEAT Patrol

BEAT Patrol is a program that works in partnership with the Mission Crime Prevention Office (CPO), Mission Downtown Business Association and ICBC. The goal is to reduce crime in Mission's business and Residential areas by conducting daytime patrols acting as extra eyes and ears for the Police. The volunteers assist in reducing the fear of crime by being a visible presence. This program consists of three phases - Volunteer Walkers, Volunteer Bike Patrol & Residential Walking Group.

More Information

Visit the BEAT Patrol page for more information.


Block Watch

Block Watch is a Crime Prevention Office (CPO) program, that encourages citizens to work together to prevent crime in communities and neighbourhoods through a variety of measures. Block Watch can be started by anyone in the community; so volunteer your time, start a Block Watch in your neighbourhood and prevent crime!

More Information

Visit the Block Watch page for more information.


Speed Watch Patrol

Speed Watch Patrol is Crime Prevention Office (CPO) program that is comprised of a network of dedicated volunteers who donate their time to draw attention to speed by using a RADAR and an electronic sign that advises drivers of their current speed.

More Information

Visit the Speed Watch Patrol page for more information.


Crime Prevention Office (CPO)

The Crime Prevention Office (CPO) is an initiative of the District of Mission and the Mission RCMP and is designed to bring the police and citizens of Mission in closer contact. As a volunteer at the Crime Prevention Office (CPO) you would be providing information on crime and safety related services and programs to the general public including minor complaint taking (where no police required), receipt of found property, document service such as subpoenas and driver warning letters, base operation for BEAT Patrol, Block Watch, Speed Watch and Citizens on Patrol, educational and resource material for schools/preschools, youth practicum program and University practicum programs.

More Information

Visit the Crime Prevention Office page for more information.

How to Apply

If you would like to join our friendly team of volunteers through the Mission Crime Prevention Office (CPO) you can pickup a Volunteer Application form from our office. Our address can be found by visiting the link above under More Information. If you have any questions please call us at (604) 820-2722.

 


Victim Services

If you are looking for a volunteer position that provides job ready skills in the Criminal Justice and Social Work fields and offers the opportunity to be involved in your community.

We are looking for people who are able to commit to one four-hour office shift per week during the day, two 24 hour on-call shifts per month and one year of service after training is completed. You are also required to be 19 years of age or older, possess a valid BC drivers license (class 5 minimum) and have access to a vehicle, able to obtain and maintain an RCMP security clearance and possess strong communication skills.

More Information

Visit the Victim Services page for more information.

How to Apply

A Victim Services Application form can be picked up from the Mission Detachment at 7171 Oliver Street, Mission, BC. If you have questions please call the 604-820-3504 and ask for a program manager.

 

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