Victim Services – Direct Service Volunteers

The Victim Services Branch is a Provincial, and International Award-Winning Branch of the Hamilton Police Service.  Volunteers are dispatched to provide service for a variety of circumstances including sudden death, suicide, motor vehicle collisions, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and fire scenes providing support to victims and their families.  

Expectations

  • Attend and successfully complete volunteer training
  • Minimum one year commitment from the time training ends
  • (Note:  You are permitted to enter the application process for Police Cadet and Police Constable during this time).

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada 
  • Valid ‘G’ Driver’s License with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in  full driving privileges in Ontario
  • Have access to a vehicle
  • Live within the City of Hamilton
  • Standard First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C) certification
  • No criminal record/convictions for which a pardon has not been granted

Recruiting Process

  1. Submit application (Cover letter & resume)
  2. Attend an Orientation Night 
  3. Panel Interview
  4. Background Investigation
  5. Offer of Victim Services volunteer position

To view current Volunteer opportunities, click here.

Hands of volunteer and community member