During an emergency, the Emergency Support Services (ESS) database will be used to contact volunteers to assist during an event, whether it be natural or otherwise. ESS volunteers play a critical role during emergency events.

The database is the place to register if you want to become an ESS volunteer, and through the Justice Institue of BC’s training, you will learn how to be an effective ESS volunteer. The first step is to register.

Click here to register to become an ESS Volunteer.

Volunteer responsibilities may include:

– Coordinating and providing food, clothing, lodging, emotional support, pet care and transportation.

– Providing family reunification services.

– Identifying locations for reception centres and group lodging to house and feed people forced from their homes.

– Working with local businesses, service organizations and government agencies.

– Providing information about the crisis.

– Finding and coordinating other volunteers

Click here to sign up today!

The database will be used to contact volunteers to assist during an event. The database is the place to register if you want to become an ESS volunteer.

The database will help you learn how to be an ESS volunteer:

– Provide the training needed to be a volunteer

– Chose your dates and time for volunteer hours.

– Keep track of your ESS/JIBC training

– Track your hours of volunteering

Click here to sign up!

These Courses designed for ESS members are available free on the Justice Institute of BC website.

Introduction to Emergency Support Services (EMRG-1600)

Level One ESS (EMRG-1607)

Introduction to Reception Centres (EMRG-1610)**

Intro to Group Lodging (EMRG-1612)**

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Alternately, you can call us at 250-542-4328 or email [email protected]