Become a Volunteer
The North Okanagan Shuswap Crime Stoppers has volunteer opportunities for enthusiastic individuals interested in making a difference in their community.
Volunteers are utilized throughout the year in the areas of public awareness and fundraising. We have volunteer opportunities with varying time commitments throughout the year.
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
Join the Board
Board members are both Directors and Volunteers. The Board of Directors decide on policy, procedure and standards for program operation. The Board is also responsible for fund raising, promotion and education. Board members volunteer time as Committee Chairs and at various events, presentations, speeches and meetings as needed.
Note: All Board members and Volunteers must undergo criminal record and background checks before being considered.
Special Events
As a member of our team of volunteers you will be helping raise funds in support of Crime Stoppers through a variety of events.
Awareness and Education
One of the primary functions of our team of volunteers is to raise the level of awareness of Crime Stoppers throughout the North Okanagan Shuswap and surrounding area we serve.
We attend trade shows and community events in an effort to provide information about Crime Stoppers and how it works.
How much time is required?
Our volunteer opportunities take place all year round. We can offer both short and long-term volunteer opportunities in the area of board member, friend of Crime Stoppers, secretary, membership management and public awareness.
You must be 18 years or older to apply. Each volunteer applicant will be asked to provide a resume outlining your skills and volunteer experience. All our volunteers will be subject to an in depth criminal record check.
What you can expect?
As part of our Crime Stoppers volunteer team you can take pride in helping the Crime Stoppers program make a difference in your community.
Crime Stoppers is a publicly funded and managed organization that relies on volunteers like you to make things happen.