Community Policing and Volunteer Programs

Coquitlam RCMP's community and crime prevention programs are based on the belief that police can only be effective when engaged, informed citizens get involved in the safety of their homes, businesses and neighbourhoods. Volunteering with the Coquitlam RCMP is a great way to:

• Get connected to your neighbours and your neighbourhood.
• Meet new people from diverse backgrounds and build a stronger social and professional network.
• Gain skills and experience that will make your job and post secondary education applications stand out.
• Put your unique skills and abilities to work supporting your local police.
• Learn about crime and safety in your community and what you can do to keep your family, friends and property safe.

So whether you are a young adult considering a career in law enforcement; a retiree looking for a way to use your skills and experience to give back to your community; a recent immigrant wanting to meet new people and get to know your new home; or just someone who wants to help the police create safer, healthier neighbourhoods the Coquitlam RCMP has volunteer opportunities that will help you reach your goals while supporting the police working to reduce crime and enhance public safety.

Volunteer positions:

• Community Police Stations Internal: Front Counter
• Community Police Stations External: Bike Patrol, Foot Patrol, Cell Watch, Graffiti Removal, Special Events, and more!
• Citizens' Crime Watch
• Block Watch
• Speed Watch

Volunteer Requirements:

• Volunteering is open to anybody 16 yrs of age and older
• Must have PR or Canadian citizenship
• Must have lived in Canada for a minimum of 5 years
• Can not have travelled out of the country for more than a continuous 6 month period.

Volunteer Information Session:

Want to learn more, chat with current volunteers and our Community Policing team? Join us at our Volunteer Information Session.

• Date: February 8, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Room 7/8/9

The Volunteer Information Session is an excellent way to find out if Volunteering with Coquitlam RCMP is a good fit for you. The Volunteer Information Session will begin with a presentation highlighting the many different volunteer positions available, requirements, expectations, benefits and application process. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. 

Attendance at the information session is not required, however, it is highly encouraged.

Registration is not required. 

How to Apply:

To apply for a volunteer position fill in the: Coquitlam RCMP Volunteer Application package

The package includes: 

• Coquitlam RCMP Volunteer Application Form
• Under 19 consent (only required for volunteers between the ages of 16 to 19)
• Police Information Check application
• Locations where applications can be dropped off

Return the completed forms in-person and bring valid government ID, to one of the following locations:

• Main Detachment: 2986 Guildford Way, Coquitlam
• Ridgeway Community Police Station: 1059 Ridgeway Avenue, Coquitlam
• Burquitlam Community Police Station: 557 Emerson Street, Coquitlam
• Mary Hill Community Police Station: 2581 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam
• Coast Meridian Community Police Station: 3312 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam

Please give yourself plenty of time when submitting the Volunteer Application Form and bring valid government ID. A Police Information Check (PIC) must be completed upon submission. 

Follow the links below to find out more about how each of our programs and how you can get involved.