Volunteer Opportunities

Considering volunteering - we have 2 great options!

Advocates - Front Line Victim Assistance Volunteers

Victim Assistance Volunteers, referred to as advocates, are trained in a variety of areas. The Basic training the volunteers receive is recognized by Alberta Justice with a certificate from them. Basic training consists of familiarization training in substance abuse, the criminal justice system, advocate safety, protocol, crisis intervention, suicide awareness, break and enters and sudden death and bereavement.

Volunteers then undergo continuous refresher training to ensure the professionalism and compentency of the unit.

The unit currently consists of a liaison RCMP officer, program coordinator, 8 board members and 12 advocates.

The unit is always looking at recruiting new volunteers as board members or advocates.

Please call Michele Lodewyk at (403)343-5504 to get your application and join the Red Deer Rural Victim Assistance Unit today.

"As a volunteer for Victim Services, I cannot do great things, but I can do
small things in a great way because I care. Helping the victim to make each
day a little bit better gives them the hope to move forward."
Leanne Walton

I feel it's time for a victim to have some rights, too many times the criminal or perpetrator gets all the breaks, I'm pleased to be a small part of this. Personally it has given me a feeling of satisfaction to know that I can give assistance, comfort and support to someone in this time of need"
Red Deer Rural Volunteer

As the detachment commander I have worked closely with this group for the past year and a half. I fully support this active program as it works with my investigators to assist victims of crimes in our communities. The advocates who volunteer personify the spirit of the police and the community working together to create a better atmosphere in which to live.

Sgt. Ken McIssac
Detachment Commander
Red Deer Rural Detachment

Board Members

 The Victim Services Board is a vital part of the success of the Victim Services Unit team.Board members are from all walks of life and bring enthusiasm, life skills and empathy for victims of crime.
 
The board provides oversight of the operations to ensure a highly trained Co-ordinator supported by trained volunteer Victim Service Advocates can respond to incidents within Red Deer Rural Detachment.
 
The board meets once a month at the Royal Canadian Legion on the third wednesday of each month at 6PM for an hour and fifteen minutes.
 
As a community based police program under the RCMP, board members are required to pass a RCMP security check.

The unit is always looking at recruiting new volunteers as board members or advocates.

Please call Michele Lodewyk at (403)343-5504 to get your application and join the Red Deer Rural Victim Assistance Unit today.