Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021

For National Volunteer Week (April 18-24) this year, we are celebrating The Value of One, The Power of Many. 

We want to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for their individual and collective efforts that help strengthen our communities. During this difficult time of isolation and challenges, we are amazed by the acts of kindness and courage of many. 

On a local community level, we have seen many supporting their family, friends, neighbours and strangers. 

While most volunteer opportunities at the City are temporarily on hold due to COVID-19, opportunities are still available throughout your community. It is important to know that volunteering comes in different shapes and forms, be it dropping off groceries for neighbours, visiting family members virtually, or volunteering in your neighbourhood and local park.

Volunteers in Surrey

Volunteers bring change in many ways to help keep Surrey beautiful and clean. For example, did you know that every time you use the online tool to report a problem in your neighbourhood, you are actively bringing change to your community?

You can also show your love for Surrey and get involved in the Love Where You Live campaign by:

• Registering for the 20 Minute Challenge volunteer opportunity to help take care of your community for 20 minutes a week and earn volunteer hours.
• Registering your Neighbourhood Clean Up.
• Applying for a Small Project Grant to beautify your neighbourhood.

While the pandemic has kept us apart, our will to work together and help each other has grown stronger.

The value of one act and the power of many enables us to thrive together as we rebuild our community.       

This National Volunteer Week, thank a volunteer for all they do!

For more information, contact volunteer@surrey.ca.

Here are just a few of our many valued volunteers here at the City: