Opportunity Details | Emergency Support Services Volunteer Penticton

Emergency Support Services (ESS) is a provincial program delivered by Local Authorities and First Nations’ Governments that meets the basic needs of British Columbians impacted by disasters by providing  support in a compassionate manner.

British Columbians forced from their homes by fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies may receive emergency support services (ESS). 

Volunteer responsibilities may include;

• Family reunification

• Providing information about the crisis

• To assist people, to meet their basic needs: food, clothing and lodging, pet care as well as emotional support.

 

*** Courses are continually offered by the Justice Institute at no cost to the volunteer.

 

• good oral and written communications
• comfortable with computers and basic data entry
• comfortable working in a busy environment
• good organizational skills
• compassionate and good listening 
• committed and passionate about serving evacuees
• comfortable working with people who have experienced stress or trauma

Open to:

Adults over the age of 18

Person with disabilities