Who?
Anyone can become a Foot Patrol volunteer! We have an ever growing team of volunteers who are trained as patrollers and dispatchers in order to keep our service running smoothly weeknights between September and April.
What?
Volunteering with Foot Patrol, a service of your Student Federation, is a great way to expand your résumé, meet new friends, learn more about the university and Ottawa, and get good exercise!
We ask our patrollers to complete at least three hours of patrolling each week for a total of nine hours of patrolling each month. This means that you can take one week off every month!
When you’ve been with the service for a few months and if you’re functionally bilingual, you’ll be eligible to be a dispatcher. This means you’ll have the responsibility of running a shift and delegating tasks to patrollers as well as communicating with members of the university community and Protection Services. This role requires further training and can be discussed with any staff member.
When?
We are always looking for new volunteers at Foot Patrol. Several training sessions are held throughout the school year, mostly in the fall. Give us a call or drop by our office to find out about the next training session and to fill out an application form!
Where?
As a Foot Patrol volunteer you will patrol the main and RGN campuses. Transportation is provided to RGN.
Why?
Why not? Volunteering is a great experience and you’ll benefit from a wide range of scholarships, awards, events and other volunteer appreciation. As a volunteer you’ll develop skills like leadership, time management, communication skills and you’ll learn your way around downtown Ottawa! You’ll also have a chance to give back to your university community and make a difference in the lives of those working and studying around you!
