In any emergency or disaster, trained volunteers can provide for the essential needs of impacted individuals, families and response workers.
Volunteers also play a crucial role in emergency preparedness in their neighbourhoods through community leadership. If you want to make a difference in your community by volunteering with the SLRD Emergency Program, we welcome your participation.
Current volunteer opportunities:
SLRD FireSmart Champions
FireSmart Champions are individuals who are passionate about wildfire mitigation and emergency preparedness. They rally their neighbours, help organize activities and act as a point of contact between the SLRD FireSmart Program and the residents. For more information on becoming a FireSmart Champion, please contact: firesmart@slrd.bc.ca.
Emergency Support Services- Canadian Red Cross
The SLRD partners with the Canadian Red Cross for Emergency Social Services (ESS) delivery. ESS Volunteers work to support individuals and families displaced by emergency events and work closely and collaboratively with partner ESS programs in neighbouring municipalities. Sometimes, this means helping out a single family displaced by a house fire. Other times, it means working at reception centres or evacuation shelters.
For more information on ESS volunteering opportunities, please contact:
Andrew McFetridge
Emergency Management Technician
604.698.9812
Email: amcfetridge@slrd.bc.ca
After-hours Emergency Contact: 1-800-298-7753 (ask for the SLRD Emergency Program Director)