Surrey Emergency Support Services (ESS)

Staff reception centres to give food, lodging, and support to Surrey residents displaced by emergencies.

Verified · Oct 2026 · Listing details and the volunteer link were last checked in Oct 2026.

What volunteers do here

A City of Surrey program training volunteers to provide short-term (up to 72 hours) help — shelter, family reunification, food, clothing, emotional support — to residents evacuated due to fire, flood, earthquake, and similar emergencies. No prerequisites; volunteers complete free Justice Institute of BC and City training after being accepted.

Good to know

Time commitment. Free training, then on-call for emergencies.

What you’ll need

No prerequisites; training provided

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