We place volunteers in the following types of opportunities:

Aquatics
Qualified volunteers assist staff during swim lessons and may provide 1:1 support for participants who require additional support. Must be 15 years of age and have completed the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course or Lifesaving Swim Instructor Program.

Please note: If you are working towards your WSI practicum hours, please contact the aquatic supervisor at the location you are interested in volunteering with directly. WSI practicum hours require specific criteria to be met and are not considered volunteer hours. 

Early years 
Help our very young ones (2-6 years) build their independence, develop social skills and practice some skills. From finger painting, to playing in the outdoors, see the wonder of the world through a little one’s eyes again. Most programs are daytime and require a 4-6 month commitment. 

Fitness
Volunteers assist with specialty fitness classes (including both dryland and aquatic fitness classes). Examples of the type of classes volunteers participate in include Aquatic Therapy classes and Active Rehab programs. Volunteers in these programs support participants who have had a neurological incident such as a stroke or are living with Parkinson’s disease, have had or are waiting for a joint replacement (opportunities may vary). This is an ideal position for someone with a background in or interest in the field of rehabilitation therapy (must be 17 or over).

General recreation
Art, basketball, soccer, skating, out-of-school programs and so much more. If you have a skill or a passion related to a program we offer, connect with us and we will work with you to try to find a suitable fit!

Special events
Volunteers are an integral part of our special events.  From holiday celebrations, summer concerts to youth events. If you love special events, get connected with us. 

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or above and some positions require older minimum age requirements and/or certifications. 

We value your time and effort. We have limited summer camp placements available. If you are interested in summer camps, please contact us by email at volunteer@nvrc.ca before you complete the registration process, so we can ensure we have a good fit for you . 

We are now accepting applications for summer camps! Do you have a lot of energy, and love or want to explore working with kids? Do you want to have amazing summer memories and meet new friends? If you said yes, summer camps might be for you!

Here is what you need to know:

• Volunteers need to be a minimum of 14 years of age prior to their first shift.
• To help us find the right fit for each volunteer and to support youth in building confidence and practicing communication skills, we respectfully ask volunteers to contact us directly. We encourage parents to support their child by coaching and encouraging them through the process. 
• Volunteers are required to commit to two full weeks of summer camp (camps run 8:45 am to 4:15 pm) or three weeks of part-day camps (times vary). Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
• Volunteers are placed when they have their interview (the sooner your interview is, the more likely you will get your preferences of camps).
• Once you submit your summer camp application, you will receive a link to sign up for an interview time. Please come prepared with your day camp preferences form for your interview. Without an accurately completed form, we cannot place you. Once placed, it may be difficult to change your placements. You can continue to work on the rest of your forms; only the day camp preferences form needs to be completed prior to your interview. 
• Volunteers must attend training. If you cannot make training, you cannot volunteer for summer camps. New volunteers must attend new volunteer training. Returning summer camp volunteers can sign-up for new or returning camp training. 

At this time of year, we are primarily looking for summer camp volunteers, but continue to place people in other roles as needs arise.

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please follow the steps below. All applicants, including potential summer camp volunteers, need to complete all the steps outlined below (step  6 applies to summer camp applicants only).

For more information or assistance, contact volunteer@nvrc.ca.

Step 1: Complete the online application form.
The first step is to fill-out the online application form.

Step 2: Provide a minimum of two references.
You have the option to:

• Have two references complete the reference template (print two) on your behalf.
• Provide your references’ contact information for us to contact (which, in our experience, often takes longer).
• Use reference letter(s) that you have already.

Your references should have known you for a minimum of six months and be able to speak to your work habits. Examples of a reference are: an employer, a teacher, coach, etc. Family and friends are not accepted as references.

Step 3: Print, read, complete and sign the agreement form. 
Complete the volunteer agreement form. If you are under 18 years of age, please have your parent or guardian sign it.

Step 4: Visit the RCMP detachment to complete your police information check. 

• Print and complete the police information check application form.
• Print the police information check letter from NVRC. You must present this letter to the RCMP with your application form.
• There is no cost for volunteers to complete a police information check. Paid positions of any kind or amount, education and training are not considered volunteer positions.
• The RCMP requires at least four weeks’ advance notice to process applications. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to participate in your activity unless we receive the processed police information check.
• You must apply for your police information check in the jurisdiction in which you reside. If you live in North Vancouver, you must apply in North Vancouver. If you reside in Burnaby, you must apply in Burnaby, etc. The North Vancouver RCMP detachment is on East 14th Street between Lonsdale and St. Georges Avenues.
• The RCMP requires two pieces of identification. If you do not bring them with you, you will not be able to apply. Acceptable identification: Go Card (student ID), passport (in English only), driver’s license, birth certificate, citizenship card, NEXUS pass, student or work visa (NOT a Visa credit card), BCID card, permanent residence card, firearms acquisition certificate. Note: Care Cards and Social Insurance Number Cards are not acceptable forms of identification.

Step  5: Complete NVRC's photo/video release form 
Completing the photo/video release form gives us permission to use any photos or videos taken of you during the course of your volunteering in our marketing materials or on our digital channels.

Step 6: SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS ONLY - complete the summer camp preferences form
Complete the summer camp preferences form to let us know where you would like to volunteer, what ages you're interested in working with and when you are available. It also has information on training and orientation sessions. 

Step 7: Submit your application package to NVRC
Once you have completed all the above steps, please scan and email your documents to volunteerforms@nvrc.ca with the subject line: Volunteer forms for “your name”. 

If you have any questions or would like more information about volunteering at NVRC, please contact:

Meh Najak
Volunteer Resources Programmer 
604-983-6345
volunteer@nvrc.ca