Public Safety Lifeline Volunteers (PSLV) are at the heart of emergency response in B.C. Thousands of volunteers across the province lead air and ground searches, help people in motor vehicle accidents, and coordinate support services. We thank each and every one of them for their time and effort.
The B.C. government provides liability and safety support to each volunteer program. First Nations and local governments manage programs in their community, including recruitment and retention.
Each of these pages has resources and information about different volunteer opportunities that may be available in your community.
During an emergency, volunteer work is led by local government and First Nations. Call outs may arise as they are needed, for example for sandbagging, or assisting with other tasks. For more information about emergency volunteer opportunities, contact your local government or first nation, and visit their social media or websites where call outs may be posted as needed.
Emergency responders – and their families and friends – are encouraged to understand the possible emotional consequences associated with responding to disasters.
This page provides clarity on the two types of registration you'll hear about as a volunteer. You can also learn more about the provincial ID Card.
Volunteers are incredibly important to emergency management in B.C., and we want to recognize their efforts.