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About the Position
Position:
2434 - Safe City Ambassador [We are accepting/screening APPLICATIONS during the COVID-19 Emergency]
Organization:
Position Address:
Various (event) venues
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

Safe City Mississauga is a registered charitable organization founded in 1992 to help reduce criminal opportunity and criminal victimization in Mississauga. We provide resources, staff, professional community leadership and guidance for crime prevention programs and activities. We also encourage crime prevention education within the public, private and voluntary sectors, plus research, develop and implement new community crime prevention programs and activities.We are in immediate need of volunteers for the role of 'Safe City Ambassador'. This 'position' is pivotal in planning and implementation of our events, as well as representing us at third-party events.


Description

Safe City Ambassadors help plan and implement Safe City Mississauga events such as the Crime Prevention Conference, Justice Luncheon, and Neighbours Night Out. They also attend third-party events on behalf of Safe City Mississauga, working with the Safe City Mississauga Youth Cabinet. Volunteers typically set up an information table at an event and provide information to people who are interested in learning about, or participating in, crime prevention.*** PLEASE NOTE: We are 'virtually screening' applicants during the COVID-19 Emergency, so do not hesitate to use the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below), to gain immediate access to more details about this volunteer leadership opportunity (including our 'volunteer application form'), and to add your name/contact information to our list of applicants. Thank you!


Benefits

+ As part of Safe City Mississauga, opportunity to make a valuable contribution within your community+ Gain valuable work experience (add to your resume)+ Network with professionals in the field of social work, policing, government, etc.+ Accumulate volunteer hours and obtain a reference letter (students may earn credit towards Ontario's '40 hour' community service high school graduation requirement)


Qualifications

● Provide a satisfactory 'Police Records Check'● Complete an application and successful interview (incl. 2 non-personal references)● Commit to a MINIMUM of 4 events per year*** During the COVID-19 Emergency, SCREENING will be 'virtual' (online, by phone, etc.)

Min Age: 16   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available Anytime

Must be willing to commit to a MINIMUM of 4 events per year. Upcoming events will be scheduled and take place when relief from the COVID-19 Emergency occurs.FLEXIBLE, based on the volunteer's availability, although event dates largely dictate periods during which a 'Safe City Ambassador' will volunteer.


Training

Orientation and training will be provided upon booking of first event. All volunteers are provided with an introductory information package upon successful screening.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Education & Learning, Youth Programs, Event Planning, Information & Referral Services
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.safecitymississauga.on.ca
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Safe-City-Mississauga/751432758260085
https://twitter.com/SafeCityMiss
https://www.youtube.com/user/SafeCityMiss/featured/
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