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Volunteer Development Program
Learn, grow and lead through our tailored workshops designed to sharpen and develop your skills.  Browse through the workshop selection and pick one or all of your favourites. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of 3 workshops and 14 hours of volunteer experience with our Parks, Recreation and Culture department. 

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Discover Surrey (free)
Explore everything Surrey has to offer! You’ll learn about the history of our diverse city and find out why Surrey is a great place to live, work and play.  Co-sponsored with Tourism Surrey.

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Sat     March 27     9:00am-12:30pm

 

Surrey Nature Centre
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Please note that registration for the Spring programs below begins on March 1st, 2010.

 
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Discover Surrey (free)
Explore everything Surrey has to offer! You’ll learn about the history of our diverse city and find out why Surrey is a great place to live, work and play.  Co-sponsored with Tourism Surrey.

4207039

Sat     April 17     10:00am-1:00pm

 

Surrey Museum
 
 

 

High Five  Principles of Healthy Child Development ($30.00)
This course is designed for people that assist in programs for children (6-12yrs). Discover approaches that ensure healthy experiences for each child.

 

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Sat    June 19     9:00am-5:00pm
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Communicating Through Conflict ($20.00)
We all encounter people we find difficult to deal with. In this workshop, learn time-tested approaches that help defuse difficult situations, increase communication, and shift the focus from conflict to problem solving.

  

4207434

Wed     May 12     6:00pm-9:00pm
Newton Library
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Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C ($30)
Learn basic first aid techniques and the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular and choking emergencies in adults, children and infants.

 

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Sat     April 24     9:00am-5:00pm

 

Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex
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WorldHost Ambassador ($20.00)
This interactive workshop addresses the fundamentals of excellent customer service. You’ll learn about being an ambassador in your community and how to encourage visitors to return. 

 

4208144

Wed     April 7     6:00pm-9:00pm
Guildford Seniors Lounge
 

Food Safe Level 1 ($40.00)
Become responsible food handlers by using safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques. You will learn to apply safe procedures for receiving, storing, preparing and presenting food. 

 

4208147

Sat     April 10    9:00am-5:00pm
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex
 

Leadership ($20.00)
This interactive workshop will examine various leadership styles and help you identify ways to apply them to a variety of scenarios.

 

4208146

Mon     April 12    6:00pm-9:00pm
Whalley Library
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Surrey Ambassador
Be the host with the most…great smile, friendly personality and knowledge of Surrey. Working as a team, you will welcome visitors to our events and answer their questions. Courses required: Volunteer Information Session, Discover Surrey and WorldHost. Age:16+