Volunteer with The Watch

Under the supervision of a well-trained employee Team Lead, volunteers of The Watch:

• Patrol the downtown area on foot providing directions, first aid, tourist information and whatever assistance they can provide to anyone in need
  
  
• Provide Safe Walk services on request to anyone in downtown Lethbridge
  
  
• Conduct wellness checks for identified individuals who may be outside for a prolonged period of time, but are not in medical distress
  
  
• Assist local businesses in managing negative behaviours in their area through positive, interactive conversations
  
  
• Arrange for safe needle pick up, when required
  
  
• In times of medical emergency, provide lifesaving first aid and Naloxone, if required
  
  
• Work with government, health and local service providers to connect people to the help they need, such as:
  • Detoxification and treatment services
  • Housing and shelter
  • Transportation

• Minimum 18 years of age
  
  
• Be a Canadian Citizen or a Canadian Permanent Resident
  
  
• Have no record of criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted, or any outstanding criminal or internal investigations prior to volunteering with the LPS
  • Candidates who have lived outside of Canada for six (6) months or more over the past ten (10) years will need to demonstrate this by providing a Police Certificate from each country in which they have resided
    
    

• Walk multiple kilometers per volunteer shift
  
  
• Be able to commit to The Watch Basic Training Couse
  
  
• Be willing to commit to a minimum of one, four-hour shift per month
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• An enthusiastic and outgoing personality
  
  
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  
  
• Previous customer service experience
  
  
• An understanding of mental health addictions and social issues

• Fill out/provide the following information:
  • Volunteer Application Form
  • A Police Certificate from each country a candidate has resided in if they have been outside of Canada for six (6) months or more over the past ten (10) years
  • Two (2) valid pieces of government-issued identification. One (1) of these pieces of identification must include a photo. This is required to process your Police Information Check.  
    • Examples of Photo Identification (this list is not exhaustive):
      
      • Driver’s Licence or Identification Card
      • Passport
      • Nexus Card
      • Permanent Residence Card
      • Indian/Metis Status Card
    • Examples of Non-Photo Identification (this list is not exhaustive):
      
      • Provincial Healthcare Card
      • Birth Certificate
      • SIN Card
      • WIN Card
      • Boating License
      • Immigration Papers
        
        
• Visit the BambooHR Career Portal and submit your completed application package with ALL the supporting documentation listed above.
  
  
• If successful, The Watch Manager will arrange for an interview.
  
  
• If the interview process is successful, a Security Clearance Check and Background Check will be conducted.

All volunteers must complete a 24-hour Basic Training Program, which which takes place in one week over four evenings and a Saturday. 

Volunteers are also provided with comprehensive training that includes:

• Non-violent crisis intervention
• Street awareness
• Patrol safety tactics
• CPR and First Aid
• Diversity awareness
• Report writing and note-taking
• Mental health awareness
• Occupational health and safety
• Additional courses, as required