Volunteer Testimony - Ivy Tam

I have been a volunteer with the Chinese Community Policing Centre since March 19, 2003. It is really a good experience. I think this started a new page in my life after my retirement. I offer my assistance to the Coordinators to help the victims of crime (most of them are Chinese) in fields such as fraud, assault cases and so on. This is an opportunity to get in touch with a great variety of cases, and I have learned a great deal about Chinese society as well as the Canadian culture throughout my times at the CCPC.

Volunteer Testimony - Sunny Leung

After graduating from university, I realized that I haven' had much work experience. I knew that employers were reluctant to hire students who have not been out in the workforce. I came to realize that employers do actually look at volunteer experience when deciding whom to hire. Volunteering shows employers that I am capable of picking up the communication skills crucial in working with other people. Volunteering shows employers that I will take the initiative to learn new things. Volunteering shows employers that I have the dedication to give my time to help others. For these reasons, I appreciate volunteering with the Chinese Community Policing Centre. Now I am the coordinator for the Neighbours First program, and experiences I gained while volunteering have proved to be very useful.

Volunteer Testimony - Dominic Tong (Career Prep Student)

Volunteering in CCPC saw me gaining knowledge and experience in the area of law and crime. While volunteering in CCPC I answered phone calls and assisted clients in reporting crimes to the police. This is a great place to gain work experience. Talking to clients also improved my communication skills. I have enjoyed volunteering for CCPC's Neighbours First patrol program as well, helping tourists and the Chinatown community.

Volunteer Testimony - Calvin Hong (Career Prep Student)

Volunteering for the CCPC was one of the best choices I'e ever made. I gained lots of valuable experiences that were very useful both in and out of school. In school, I can now tell the teachers that I understand what employers are expecting from people and what the required basics are. It also helped me to understand how to interact with people in need. I also learned skills that I don' learn in school, such as how to be a liaison between clients and the police. It is very nice working here because everybody is so friendly and eager to help us through everything.

Volunteer Testimony - Ian Yeung

I find the Front Desk the most challenging position of all. Victims of crime call in seeking help, but not all cases are straightforward. More often than not the caller does not speak English and speaking Cantonese and Mandarin allows me to work more effectively amongst the Chinese community. In fact, doing translation, both written and oral, is an important part of my work with the CCPC.