Opportunities From: iVolunteer Powered by United Way British Columbia

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunity details are confirmed.

Emergency Support Services (ESS) is a provincial program that provides short term support
to people displaced by emergencies. The program is delivered locally by trained volunteers
who help ensure evacuees receive essential services in a safe, supportive environment.
ESS volunteers play a vital role in maintaining reception centres, offering practical
assistance, and upholding respectful and confidential interactions with the public. If you
are community minded and interested in joining the Central Okanagan ESS team, ESS
welcomes adults 19–75 who are ready to learn, serve, and support their community during
emergencies.

ESS Facility Support Volunteers play an essential behind-the-scenes role in ensuring ESS reception and support sites remain clean, safe, and well-organized for evacuees, staff, and volunteers. This role supports the overall flow and functionality of ESS operations during emergencies by helping maintain shared spaces and manage supplies.

Through your practical support and willingness to assist where needed, you’ll help create a welcoming and orderly environment during stressful and uncertain times.

• Enjoys hands-on, practical tasks.

• Is dependable and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

• Is physically able to perform light to moderate tasks (standing, lifting, bending).

• Takes pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and functional.

• Understands the importance of confidentiality and respectful conduct.

• Report to a Central Okanagan ESS Volunteer (typically the Logistics Chief or Facilities Branch Lead) assisting

• Assist with routine facility upkeep, such as taking out garbage and recycling.

• Assist as a runner - passing messages and supplies.

• Move supplies, furniture, or equipment as needed to support ESS operations.

• Wipe and sanitize tables, counters, and other high touch surfaces.

• Restock basic supplies as directed by ESS staff or supervisors.

• Respond flexibly to changing needs within the ESS site.

• A practical and meaningful way to support your community during emergencies.

• Experience working within ESS response operations.

• The opportunity to contribute to a positive and supportive environment for evacuees and volunteers.

Shifts depend on ESS activations and may include daytime, evening, or weekend hours.

High Need in Volunteers on August 7, 8, 9, 2026!

Shifts: 8:30am – 2pm & 1:30pm – 7pm

Next Shifts Date and Times to be confirmed

High need on Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment.

Will I be trained in my role? 
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As details of specific needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of this volunteer need when activated. We have on-call list for multiple opportunities as they rise, please click to sign up here.

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

If you have any questions, please connect with Olena (OlenaS@uwbc.ca) and MagdaK@uwbc.ca

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Prince George and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.   

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Cranbrook and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.   

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list is for Fort Nelson and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.   

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents. 

Join the email list for Kamloops and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.   

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Kelowna and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.   

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Olena (OlenaS@uwbc.ca)

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Penticton and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.   

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Terrace and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner. 

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Williams Lake and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents.

Join the email list for Vernon and surrounding areas by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner.

Links to join other host community's Email Call Out List:

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person on the ground who will provide training.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Ian Chian (ianc@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

*Responding to this page is not a commitment to volunteering but just allows us to know you are interested in helping so we can contact you when opportunities arise.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to support community in response to BC wildfires. We are recruiting volunteers in designated HOST COMMUNITIES to mobilize and support community agencies and local residents. But we also understand many volunteers across BC want to help in some way.

Join the email list for Remote Volunteers by clicking the "Respond" button in the top right corner and we will notify you when there are opportunities to support wildfire communities remotely.

Click here to view Current Wildfire Volunteer Opportunities.

Links to join a host community's Email Call Out List:
(VOLUNTEER MUST LIVE IN THE HOST COMMUNITY, we do not advise traveling to a community in the event of a wildfire.)

Cranbrook

Fort Nelson

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Prince George

Terrace

Vernon

Williams Lake

Create an iVolunteer.ca account and be sure to include your phone, email and postal code when registering.  This will help us to identify volunteers in the area who may be able to assist.

If you have any questions or would like help registering, please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

How might I be asked to help?

When a need is identified where volunteers are needed, you will receive an email indicating the need and commitment. Roles that we anticipate volunteers helping with remotely may include:

Will I be trained in my role?
Yes, there will be a main contact person providing training once you are confirmed for a role.

When will I be contacted?
As needs are identified you will receive an email that will have more details on the specifics needed.  You can respond directly to that email.  By responding to the current opportunity page, you are indicating you wish to be notified of volunteer needs as they arise. We encourage everyone interested to sign up.

I was sent here by my workplace and would like to have my volunteer contribution linked to my United Way BC workplace campaign.
Please enter your workplace name in the response notes when you "Respond" to this opportunity.  We will ensure your account is linked back to your workplace.  

I do not live in the area, but I would like to help.
We are looking to grow our call out list, but some roles will only be available for those who are in the area.  For all opportunities related to wildfire response (some roles may be done remotely), please click here. Please ensure you are joining the call out list for the host community where you live. (See top of page for links.)

I am an organization and need volunteers to help.
Please contact Amanda Marchand (AmandaM@uwbc.ca).

I have other questions about volunteering.
Please contact info@iVolunteer.ca.

We are looking for volunteers in the Okanagan Valley who would be able to assist us support our clients in the event of an emergency evacuation order. If you have your Class 4 or class 5 would be beneficial but not mandatory. Must be able to work well under pressure and make decisions independently. Must be organized and able to stay calm in a crisis situation. As we work with the vulnerable population, you will need to have a valid Criminal Record Check. This position is on a emergency need only, although we do have preparatory meetings throughout the year. Contact us for more information.