Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community. The Waterloo Regional Police Service is proud to work alongside our hundreds of volunteers in a number of roles. Consider joining our team through one of these unique opportunities. If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email us at HumanResources@wrps.on.ca.
Auxiliary Constable |
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The Waterloo Regional Police Service Auxiliary Unit is comprised of 100 highly trained volunteers who care deeply about our community. Their main role of our auxiliary officers is to support police officers by attending special community fundraising events, RIDE programs, emergency callouts and a variety of other events throughout Waterloo Region. Auxiliary members have no police authority as they must rely on the same arrest provision as regular citizens. There are some instances when an auxiliary member may have the authority of a police officer, such as during an emergency situation, or when they are being directed by a supervising police officer.
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Chorus |
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| The Waterloo Regional Police Chorus was formed in November 1973, and over the years has earned a reputation for quality performances and top-notch entertainment. The 50-member Chorus is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board as a community relations vehicle for the Police Service. Its mandate is to serve the Region of Waterloo, performing at a wide variety of community events, including fundraisers, benefit concerts, and ceremonial functions. The Chorus is in demand beyond the borders of Waterloo Region, and has accepted invitations to sing throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. Having performed at more than 1,030 concerts and events, the Chorus has, as of October 2018, proudly raised or helped to raise close to $1.5 million since its inception. The members have graciously donated these funds to a broad scope of charitable causes. Recent highlights for the Chorus have included two Remembrance Day concerts with John McDermott in 2017, which enabled the Chorus to donate $29,000 to local hospices. The Chorus has also received letters of commendation from Queen Elizabeth and President Ronald Reagan for concerts and fundraising efforts in their countries, as well as one from Justin Trudeau. In addition, the Chorus has also received the prestigious Golden Hammer Award from Habitat for Humanity in the United States for helping raise enough money to build a Habitat residence. You can also find the Chorus performing regularly throughout Ontario, bi-annually on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the National Police Memorial Service, and at the Ontario Police Memorial Dedication at Queen's Park in Toronto each year under the leadship of Music Director Natalie Robinson and accompaniment of Sheila Wallace. The Chorus has been honoured to share the stage with such well-known artists as Men of the Deeps, John McDermott, Susan Aglukark, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Frank Mills, and many others. The Chorus likes to see the audience toe-tapping and singing along with them, so members offer a wide variety of music for everyone to enjoy, including old-time classics to modern-day favourites. Since many of their concerts are fundraisers for churches, they also have numerous Christian and spiritual songs in their repertoire. They also frequently find themselves learning a special song to accommodate a specific group or cultural function during a performance. The Chorus performs about 25 concerts per year, and have happily become quite accustomed to standing ovations! Members of the Chorus also volunteer to participate in numerous further charitable ventures, such as annual pyjama drives for organizaitons supporting victims of abuse. Membership in the Chorus is open to men and women in the community who are citizens in good standing. The Chorus welcomes men and women who are willing to dedicate themselves to achieving the standards for which the Chorus is known, to consider joining our fun and fundraising mission with us! For further information, please feel free to contact us at: chorus@wrps.on.ca. Chorus Executive MembersElected Voting Members
Non-Voting Executive Members, employed by the Police Service
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Ceremonial Band |
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| The Ceremonial Band of the Waterloo Regional Police Service was formed in 1977, serving as a public relations unit, proudly wearing the uniform of the Waterloo Regional Police Service. The band is comprised of approximately 50 musicians and 10 colour guard, who are all volunteers from the Police Service and the community. The band performs in street parades, concerts, military tattoos and special ceremonial functions including the Canadian Police Officers Memorial Service held each year on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Internationally, the band has performed in several U.S. States and in 1996 was hosted by the Lancashire Constabulary in England during a ten day performance tour. Frequently Asked Questions
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Children's Safety Village |
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| The Waterloo Region’s Children’s Safety Village was initiated by the Waterloo Regional Police Service as a community program designed to provide local students with a unique learning opportunity with the focus on experience-based safety training. Since the inception of the Village in 1992 and the addition of the Fire Education Program in 1997 the Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village has educated more than a 450,000 students averaging 6 classes / day and reaching approximately 22,000 students each year. Visit the Children's Safety Village website to learn more about volunteer opportunities. | ||||||||||||||||||
Victim Services |
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| Victim Services of Waterloo Region is a non-profit organization that is available 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide short-term emotional and practical support along with community referrals to victims of crime and tragic circumstances within the Region of Waterloo. Our response is caring, skilled and effective. Victim Services of Waterloo Region is fortunate to have over 70 dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, skills and resources to our organization. Victim Services of Waterloo Region volunteers are valued members of our team and are critical to the ongoing success of our agency. Without the dedication, hard work and commitment of our volunteers, our agency would be unable to serve our community in the great way it does. Victim Services of Waterloo Region actively recruits and trains qualified volunteers on an annual basis. Qualifications
Recruitment Process
** acceptance into the Victim Services volunteer training program does not guarantee that the applicant will be accepted as a volunteer with Victim Services of Waterloo Region. Training
Time Commitment
For more information please contact: Ashley Hendricks, Volunteer Program Coordinator & Victim Advocate at (519) 650-8500 ext. 6328 or vswr@wrps.on.ca. |
All duties will be completed by following Waterloo Regional Police Service procedures
Commit at least two years
58 hours of initial training
At least 18 years of age
Historically, we look for Auxiliary Constable applicants in the fall each year, and all future opportunities will be visible on our website under Contact Us
