YOUTHLINK VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
YouthLink Volunteer recruitment has officially resumed. See application details below!
Think police work is interesting? Enjoy teaching kids and families? Passionate about forensics or history?
In that case, consider joining the YouthLink Team as a volunteer!
YouthLink is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on museum filled with powerful immersive exhibits and Alberta’s largest collection of policing artifacts ever placed on public display.
We are currently recruiting volunteer museum facilitators. This role requires top-notch customer service, strong communication skills, and an interest in communicating the role of Calgary’s police in our communities – both in the past and present.
As a museum facilitator, you will engage with visitors, help answer questions and be involved in delivering several hands-on presentations and public programming activities related to forensics, CPS history and crime prevention. We are looking for friendly, natural storytellers who are committed to creating quality experiences for all our visitors. A love of learning is a must!
We also have special events throughout the year for which we solicit volunteer support.
What are highlight moments for our volunteers?
“I learn something new every shift.”
“Interacting with parents of pre-teens to discuss exhibits in Drugs and Gangs areas.”
“All of it! However, most rewarding is seeing the excitement in the faces of the kids when they come in.”
REQUIREMENTS
YouthLink is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from September to June, and Tuesday to Saturday in July and August. We are interested in applicants who can lend their talents during the aforementioned operating hours.
Volunteers:
- must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- must have Canadian citizenship or legal permanent status
- must have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted
- must have no criminal charges pending before the courts
- must complete and pass an Enhanced Security Clearance Declaration
- must be willing to give a one-year commitment
- must be able to volunteer at least one 3-hour shift per month on public days (10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- must possess the necessary written and verbal communication skills to perform the varied tasks
If you would like to join our team, email YouthLinkVolunteers@calgarypolice.ca with your resume and cover letter. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
We thank all interested applicants in advance. Only those invited to continue in the application process will be contacted.
THE VALUE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS
We have a wonderful team of volunteers who come from all walks of life: CPS veterans, teachers, nurses, and many more. Their warm-hearted and personable nature helps create meaningful experiences for our guests. Above all, our volunteers are vital to the work that we do.
In partnership with the Calgary Police Service, we continually provide recognition to our volunteers for their service. We also strive to provide them with engaging work, training, and any additional information to make them successful.
In partnership with the Calgary Police Service, we continually provide recognition to our volunteers for their service. We also strive to provide them with engaging work, training, and any additional information to make them successful.
