Emergency Support Services (ESS)

ESS volunteers are people who respond when disasters such as floods or forest fires occur, and others lives are disrupted. Teams of ESS volunteers are activated to provided evacuees with essential services, including food, clothing, lodging, and emotional support for up to 72 hours.

ESS volunteers receive ongoing training through various instructional seminars and exercises. Seminars include topics such as group lodging, reception centre training, worker wellness, post-disaster pet care, and resource acquisition to name a few. Volunteers are requested to be available for emergencies, which could happen at any time.

If you are interseted in volunteering please email bcfan25@telus.net for more information.