Volunteer

Volunteer with CPYC

Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. By volunteering with our Civil Protection Program, you will gain valuable skills and experiences and have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping us promote disasters readiness, resilience, and community building.

Why Volunteer?

Before we can reach that goal together, we ensure that our community volunteers who join our training program get a huge return of investment. For making time for our cause, and committing to get trained, they get rewarded with very personal benefits such as:

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Grow as a leader: Build leadership skills.
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Boost your resume: Gain experience & references.
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Join a team: Make friends & connect.
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Flexible involvement: Fits your schedule.
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Life-saving skills: Emergency & outdoor training.
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Make a difference: Empower kids with life skills.
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Explore exchanges: Volunteer abroad.
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Strengthen community: Help your neighbours.
Hands-On Skills
Hands-On Skills
Gain practical emergency-response training—from shelter building to first aid drills—under expert guidance.
Community Impact
Community Impact
Make a tangible difference in your neighbourhood by planning and executing resilience-building initiatives.
Official Certification
Official Certification
Earn recognized certifications that showcase your skills and enhance your resume.
Professional Network
Professional Network
Connect with fellow volunteers, leaders, and emergency-response professionals to expand your network.

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Leadership Team

Join the Leadership Team

Support CPYC behind the scenes and help us grow. From operations and logistics to outreach and communications, your expertise will help us scale our impact and fulfill our mission.

Training Program

Join the Training Program

Train alongside our team to become a resilient citizen ready to take action. You'll gain hands-on civil protection skills, build confidence, and potentially become a community responder in times of crisis.

Community Action Team

Join the Community Action Team

Be a force for change where you live. Help identify threats, share knowledge, and build proactive community responses to increase safety and resilience in your neighbourhood.

What Our Volunteers Say

  • “CPYC's Training Program has helped me build confidence, gain valuable experience, and feel like I’m part of something meaningful.

    —Jayden, Training Program Volunteer

  • “As part of the Leadership Team, I’m helping CPYC grow its impact and empower more people to lead with confidence through times of crisis.”

    —Kelsey, Leadership Team Volunteer

  • “With the Community Action Team, I get to support my community in preparing for the unexpected and building resilience together.”

    —Bettina, Community Action Team Volunteer

Ready to Take Action?

Whether you are a student looking to gain experience, a retiree with valuable skills to share, or anyone in between, we welcome you to explore the opportunities available to volunteer with our organization.