Volunteer MBC promotes meaningful volunteerism to foster best practices in learning and development. Their services aim to create a community where people truly care for each other. Opportunities are open to everyone; youth, seniors and newcomers.
Volunteering
Auxiliary Police
An Auxiliary Officer is a trained volunteer who helps support the police in many non‑enforcement duties. These officers work part‑time and assist full‑time police officers by helping keep the community safe.
Auxiliary Officers take part in community policing, help with traffic and crowd control and go on foot, vehicle or bicycle patrols to watch for and report anything unusual. They also help during public events by guiding crowds, supporting safety plans and assisting police officers without taking part in law‑enforcement actions.
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Have good character and good habits.
- Have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Be able to volunteer for at least two years and a minimum of 12 hours each month.
- Be in good physical and mental health and meet police medical standards.
- Have a valid “G” driver’s licence with no restrictions.
- Have no criminal record or have received a full pardon/record suspension.
- Meet vision and hearing standards.
- Be approved by the selection committee.
Auxiliary Recruits complete 160 hours of training over four months. Training takes place on set weeknights from 7 to 11 p.m., and on some Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m..
You can also make a difference by volunteering with these organizations:
You can volunteer with Peel Regional Police or other organizations.
Volunteer Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon (MBC)
Cadet Organization Police School (COPS) Program (ages 12-18)
The Cadet Organization Police School (COPS) program offers Canadian youth a structured, engaging environment to develop leadership, teamwork, and community service skills while earning high school volunteer hours. Cadets gain confidence, fitness and decision-making abilities through meaningful contributions to their communities and Canadian society.
2824 (Cadet Organization Police School) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps has been part of Peel Regional Police since before its amalgamation in 1974. In 2024, 139 (Illustrious) Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps and 789 (Lt R. Hampton Gray VC) Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron joined the program. Now representing all three elements of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the COPS program is the only one of its kind in Canada.
The Canadian Cadet Organizations are federally funded youth programs modeled on CAF structure and training.
This program offers the following opportunities:
- The Sea Cadet program teaches knowledge and skills about seamanship, sailing and traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy;
- Sea Cadets have opportunities to be deployed for advanced training on Canadian naval vessels and learn about many of the duties on board; and
- Sail training covers the Pleasure Craft Operator Card, radio licence and seamanship skills like cartography, compass use, knots and hitches.
- The Army Cadet program offers sports like climbing, mountain biking, rafting, and military parachuting;
- Expeditions teach long-distance travel, field equipment maintenance, mountaineering, caving, and whitewater rafting; and
- Cadets train outdoors year-round, learning survival skills such as shelter building, fire starting, water sourcing, signaling for rescue and navigation.
- Air Cadets learn about aviation technologies, aircrew survival and flight fundamentals;
- Technical courses cover aviation trades, air traffic control and airport operations;
- Specialized training is available in aircraft instruments and mechanical systems;
- Annual aircrew survival exercises teach fire-building, shelter construction and rescue signaling;
- Cadets have opportunities to fly in airplanes and gliders; and
- Level 3 Air Cadets can apply for summer pilot training (glider or powered aircraft).
All Cadets engage in varied and unique experiences, fostering skills in leadership, citizenship and both physical and mental fitness.
Junior Police Cadets (ages 10-12)
Independent from the Sea, Army, and Air Cadet programs, the Junior Cadet Program is an activity program that seeks to engage youth aged 10-12 years old. It runs weekly throughout the school year, concentrating on fitness, information on all three cadet programs, Sea, Army, and Air, through interaction and presentations from Senior Cadets within those units. Activities also include attending information nights with various Peel Emergency Services throughout the year. On the participants 12th birthday, it is hoped that they join a Sea, Army, or Air Cadet unit of their choosing.
Crime Stoppers volunteers work along with Board members to promote Crime Stoppers to the public. This may include helping with fundraising events, school presentations, re-enacting crimes on television and helping with special events.
Volunteers help make Peel a great place to live. You can develop skills, meet new people and gain valuable experience. With opportunities in health services, art galleries and long term care homes, there is something for everyone.
