Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program

What services does your organization provide?
Disaster and emergency assistance at the community emergency operations centre, evacuation centre, volunteer and donation management.
Urban / ground search and rescue.
Community education on emergency preparedness.

Do you have any age requirements?
Minimum age is 19 years of age.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
Not applicable.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
Minimum two year commitment.
8-10 hours per month of training and / or assistance.

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?

• Valid drivers license.
• Police check.
• First Aid / CPR.
• Capable of working in a paramilitary command structure.
• Purchase of basic uniform and field kit.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
Not applicable.

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
Emergency Response Volunteers (ERV).
ERV positions available for Port Hope, Cobourg, Peterborough and the Greater Toronto area (GTA).

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Full training package provided.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?

• Regular meetings and ongoing training.
• Emergency calls may include disaster or missing person.
• Community assistance also provided for some large community events such as Cobourg Waterfront Festival.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program?
Experience working in a parmilitary command structure under the Ontario Incident Management System (IMS) protocols. Experience working in the field of emergency management.

Do you accept high school students?
No.