About Our Volunteer Opportunities

• Community Crime Prevention Education

  Volunteers engage with the general public in delivering crime prevention programs. Typical duties include:

  • attending community events to help police with visibility and community relations 
  • supporting crime prevention and public safety initiatives
  • using public speaking skills to convey crime prevention information
  • participating in Lock Out Auto Crime initiatives to reduce theft from motor vehicles
  • participating in 529 Garage bicycle registration and information event
• Kamloops Community Patrols

  Volunteering with Kamloops Community Patrols (formerly Citizens on Patrol) offers a valuable opportunity to actively participate in crime prevention efforts. As a volunteer, you will drive a marked crime prevention vehicle through designated areas, helping deter criminal activity and providing a visible presence in the community. Volunteers act as additional eyes and ears for the police, enhancing visibility and strengthening community connections.

  Training will prepare volunteers for typical duties, which include:

  • patrolling identified crime hotspots identified by the Kamloops RCMP and documenting findings;
  • accurately and promptly reporting any suspicious activity;
  • identifying and assisting in the recovery of stolen vehicles;
  • participating in auto crime prevention initiatives;
  • and educating the public on effective crime prevention practices.

   

  This is a great way to contribute to the safety and well-being of the Kamloops community.

• Speed Watch/Cell Watch

  Volunteers work closely with the Kamloops RCMP Traffic Services Section to make a real impact on road safety. Typical duties include: 

  • raising drivers’ awareness about their real travel speed using radar equipment and speed reader boards
  • providing real-time data on the reality of speeding in high complaint areas
  • boosting police visibility in collision hotspots and high complaint areas
  • educating drivers on distracted driving and pedestrian awareness through a variety of means
• RCMP Auxiliary Program

  The RCMP Auxiliary Program strengthens community and police partnerships by providing trained volunteers with the opportunity to perform a variety of authorized activities that enhance community policing and crime prevention initiatives. In BC, the RCMP Auxiliary Program operates under the leadership of the RCMP Commanding Officer in partnership with the provincial Ministry of Justice and is covered by WorkSafe BC and insurance for accidental death/dismemberment and civil liability. 

  Under the supervision of an RCMP Regular Member, Auxiliary Constables participate in RCMP-supported community events and programs, crime prevention initiatives within schools, traffic control, ground patrols, search and rescue, parades and other ceremonial events. 

  Volunteer FAQ Guide     Application Form    Police Information Check Form

  Volunteer applicants are encouraged to download the application form and submit the final package in person at the North Shore Community Policing Office at 915 7th Street. Applicants will require two pieces of government ID to complete the Police Information Check. Inquiries or questions can be directed to Kamloops_crime_prevention@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.