Volunteer with the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program

Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness volunteers with Mayor Gregor Robertson

Are you interested in teaching your community about emergency safety?

The Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) depends on volunteers to deliver workshops and help neighbours prepare for emergencies and disasters in the city.

The City holds regular emergency safety workshops for residents year-round.

NEPP volunteers hold workshops about preparing for earthquakes and other hazards, including how to:

Prepare for emergencies with your family,children, and pets
Minimize hazards in your home
Prepare for emergencies in an apartment

Important notice

We're not currently accepting applications while we review the Vancouver Volunteer Corps program in order to better integrate it into the City's overall emergency planning and response capabilities.

Check back for future volunteer opportunities.

Is this volunteer opportunity for you?

While experience teaching or facilitating seminars is helpful, it is not required. Complete training will be provided.

How to get involved

You must be a Vancouver Volunteer Corps member VVC Orientation and Level 100 Training.

Already a VVC member?

Visit our volunteer site and login to your account.

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