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Frequently
Asked Questions
Victim Assistance Unit
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VOLUNTEERING
FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
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What are the requirements for volunteering with the New
Westminster
Police Victim Assistance Unit?
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- Minimum 20 years of age
- Possess
a valid BC drivers' license with a good driving record (drivers with a
‘New
Driver’ designation or Class 7 are not eligible)
- Pass
a security clearance and police checks including all police information
systems, integrity test, reference check, fingerprinting and interview
with the
New Westminster Police.
- Provide
10 Personal References – excluding immediate family
- Commit
to one year with a three month probationary period.
No exceptions.
- Take
an Oath of Confidentiality.
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What are the qualifications for volunteering with the
Victim Assistance Unit? |
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- Able to relate
effectively to a wide variety of people and situations
- Able to be supportive but not intrusive
- Able to use tact and good judgment
- Able to respect and maintain confidentiality
- Able to accept direction and supervision
- Able to communicate effectively, verbal and written
- Able to demonstrate empathy and non-judgmental attitude
- Able to handle stress.
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When does the New
Westminster Victim Assistance Unit
recruit new
volunteers? |
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- Recruitment is
performed in the Fall each year for Training to commence the following
January
or February.
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What is the initial training
commitment? |
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- Basic training
(classroom training) is approximately 55 hours consisting of full day
Saturdays
with a few week day evenings. You must
be able to commit 100% to ALL
training sessions.
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How many hours do I need to commit in
order to volunteer with the Westminster
Police Victim Assistance Unit? |
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- Volunteers are
required to commit to 11 hours per month (two shifts).
- There are two shifts available: 1745-2300 or
2245-0400. The early shift (1745-2300)
is available Monday to Sunday and the late shift (2245-0400) is
available only
on Fridays and Saturdays.
- All volunteers
are required to schedule their own shifts a month and a half in
advance,
according to their schedule.
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What is the dress attire for volunteering with the
Victim Assistance Unit? |
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- Volunteers
must wear dark pants (no jeans) and comfortable shoes.
Other uniform items are provided.
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How can I get an application form? |
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- Click Here
to download an application
form from
the New Westminster Police web site; or,
- pick up an application package at the New
Westminster
Police station at 555 Columbia Street.
- Please keep in mind out recruiting time.
If your application is submitted later than
our recruitment period, your application will remain on file until the
next
recruitment period
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Do I still have to
undergo security clearances and police verifications if I have
completed and
passed this process with another police agency? |
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- Even if you
have passed a security clearance with another police agency you must
undergo
the security clearance and police verification process outlined by the
New
Westminster Police.
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