Community Engagement Volunteer

The New Westminster Police Department is actively recruiting passionate and community-oriented individuals to join our Community Engagement Unit on a volunteer basis. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to community service and are eager to make a positive impact.

The NWPD is a mid-sized police department with over 200 employees. We are committed to having a professional and supportive workplace promoting employee equity, wellness, and fulfillment. We are a hard-working and welcoming team focused on doing great work and serving our community.

What your key role will be

As a Community Engagement Volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to public safety, engage with the community, and support regular members in their various duties. Your role includes, but is not limited to:

• Community Policing: Actively engage with the community through outreach initiatives, public events, and educational programs. Foster positive relationships to enhance public trust and safety.

• Crime Prevention: Participate in crime prevention programs, disseminate information on safety, and contribute to proactive initiatives aimed at reducing criminal activities within the community.

• Training and Professional Development: Attend police training sessions to assist the Training Unit in scenarios and administration of training initiatives.

• Availability: Be available to volunteer on a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Attend community events and programs as needed.

What you bring to this role

You will have experience and success in many of the following areas:

• You have completed Grade 12
• You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• You are at least 19 years of age or older and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• You have top-notch administrative and organizational skills
• You are motivated, compassionate and empathetic with a genuine desire to help others
• You support and promote a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplace
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate your priorities independently
• You adapt to the dynamic needs of the position as well as the department
• You navigate your role while exercising considerable confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
• You pass and maintain a security clearance, including a background check

What we can offer you

• An exciting and challenging volunteer program
• An opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in community relations and law enforcement
• The opportunity to go on ride-alongs with police constables, once certain volunteer hours are committed
• One block away from Columbia Skytrain Station
• Free volunteer parking
• A volunteer environment giving you the ability to connect one-on-one with our staff, including police officers, civilian members, and senior leadership team

What we’ll accomplish together

As a Community Engagement Volunteer, providing your time within a police department is an opportunity like no other. It brings excitement, variety, and a challenge. The person you are, the work you will do, and the role you will play in this organization matters. Volunteers help build lasting bonds in the community that are extremely important to the values of the NWPD. You will become part of the NWPD family and join our group of diverse and talented people who truly want to make a difference.

If you are excited and curious to learn more about this opportunity, please apply – we would love to hear from you!

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 0800 hours

Number of Positions: Multiple

Employment Status: Volunteer

Union: N/A

Department: Community Engagement Unit, Community & Specialized Resource Division, NWPD

Salary: N/A (volunteer)

Hours of Work: This position is based on operational needs, with a minimum commitment of 6 hours a month. The successful applicants must commit to a full training day on Saturday, February 20, 2027.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest. New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is only open to those with Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Canada.