The Volunteer Resources Section is located at Toronto Police Headquarters, 12th floor, 40 College Street. Volunteer Resources maintains an ongoing liaison with Community Response Units to provide resources and support, enabling them to realize effective local deployment and utilization of Police Service volunteers. The Section is responsible for the centralized co-ordination and administrative support to units with regard to volunteer programs such as the Service's Auxiliary program, Adult Volunteer Program, Youth Corps and Civilian Police College.

Auxiliary

Are you looking for an exciting VOLUNTEER opportunity where you can meet new people and share new experiences? Read on to learn more about the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program.

The Toronto Police Auxiliary program was originally formed in 1956 as a section of the Metropolitan Toronto Civil Defence Organization. Today, it is one of the finest Auxiliary Units in North America.

The primary duty of an Auxiliary member is to be available and competent to perform police duties when accompanied and supervised by a police officer and at the same time, authorized to do so by the Chief of Police. This may be applicable during an emergency whereby the regular police members of the Toronto Police Service are inadequate in number to meet the needs of the situation.

On a daily basis, however, the Auxiliary member may be asked to assist the regular police members with any of the following duties:

• Community Response initiatives
• Canvassing and searching with respect to evidence or missing persons
• Maintenance of police perimeters
• Registration and or identification of community property, i.e. bicycles
• Community functions and events such as Police Week, parades, fairs etc.
• Community safety audits and other crime prevention programs, i.e. Child Find
• Renewal of community Night Listing data
• Serving on Community Police Committees
• Assistance with the operation of Toronto Police Information booths, Community Police Offices and Reporting Collision Centres

What are some of the benefits in becoming an Auxiliary member of the Toronto Police Service?

• The Toronto Police Service provides each Auxiliary member with uniform, equipment and training.
• The Auxiliary member is afforded an opportunity to develop an understanding of the police function within the community.
• Experience gained as an Auxiliary volunteer will allow a prospective candidate for the regular service to determine his/her suitability for the position of police constable.
• An Auxiliary member, while on duty, is covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
• Satisfaction in knowing that a member has made a personal contribution to the well being of his or her community.

What are the BASIC REQUIREMENTS for application to the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program?

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• Be between 18 and 65 years of age
• Have successfully completed at least 4 years of secondary school or its equivalent
• Not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted
• Be a fully licenced driver and meet the requirements of the Graduated Licencing System in the province of Ontario, having accumulated no more than 6 demerit points
• Meet the vision standards which include: colour, peripheral and depth perception requirements, and have uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40, and best corrected acuity of 20/20 with both eyes open (binocularly)
• Be physically able to perform the duties of the position, with regard to personal safety and the safety of the public
• Be of good moral character and habits

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Volunteer a minimum of 200 hours per year
• Reside in the Greater Toronto Area (Durham, Peel, York Region, Toronto)
• Complete all ongoing training as required

APPLICANT RESOURCE LISTINGS

Independent Learning Centre (Education Equivalency)
20 Bay Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2W1
416-325-4388

Ministry of Transportation (Driver Record, demerit points)
Driver Improvement Office
1201 Wilson Avenue, East Building
First Floor
Downsview, Ontario
M3M 1J8
416-235-1773

National Parole Board (Criminal Pardons)
Clemency and Pardons Division
340 Laurier Avenue West
K1A 0R1
1-800-874-2652

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Absolute/Conditional Discharges)
Identification Service
P.O. Box 8885
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3M8
613-998-6161

Take a moment to review the basic requirements. Assess yourself and determine if you meet these requirements. If you feel you are ready to make this commitment as a VOLUNTEER Auxiliary member, we would like to hear from you.

To obtain further information about the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program:

Contact a recruitment officer in the Volunteer Resources Unit from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at 416-808-7711.

You can also send us e-mail at VolunteerResources@TorontoPolice.on.ca.

To obtain an application form and information package:

Attend at the Toronto Police Service Employment Office, 40 College Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto M5G 2J3 or call 416-808-7150, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You may download and complete the Application Form for Civilians (PDF) to apply for an Auxilliary position.

Completed application forms must be returned to the Employment Office at the above address.

Upon receipt and review of your application, you may be contacted with respect to an interview.

Should you be contacted for an interview, you will be required to present original documents with respect to the basic requirements, i.e. driver's licence, proof of citizenship or status in Canada, proof of educational qualification, and a pardon (if applicable). Failure to produce these documents may result in forfeiture of your interview.

NOTE: IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, YOU WILL REQUIRE AN EQUIVALENCY ASSESSMENT (please refer to resource listing, Independent Learning Centre)

Adult Volunteer Program

The Volunteer Resources Section is responsible for overseeing the policy development, recruitment, organisation and training of all adult volunteers. Adult volunteers are involved in community outreach initiatives, such as working in mall kiosks and handing out information pamphlets. The Adult Volunteer Program gives community members the opportunity to become involved with their neighbourhood police and make a difference in their communities.

For more information about this valuable program, contact Volunteer Resources at (416) 808-7711 or e-mail us at VolunteerResources@TorontoPolice.on.ca.

Youth Corps

The Toronto Police Youth Corps program is co-ordinated by Volunteer Resources. Youth involved in this program are between fourteen and nineteen years of age. Youth Corps members receive training from the Police Service and volunteer their time to participate in community activities, such as police-community presentations, special events, and crime prevention initiatives.

The Youth Corps provides an opportunity for youth to become involved in their community and to work with police, community members and other youth.

For further information, contact the Youth Corps at (416) 808-7711 or e-mail us at VolunteerResources@TorontoPolice.on.ca.