Volunteers' Powers, Privileges & Recognition
- Volunteers are allowed to use the Disaster Response Route when on duty
- Under Section 27(1b) of the Emergency Program Act, a person commits an offence who interferes with or obstructs any person in the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty conferred or imposed by this Act or the regulations is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year or to a fine of not more than $10 000 or to both imprisonment and fine.
- Civil Liability Exemption under Section 18 of the Emergency Program Act
- WorkSafeBC coverage
- The BC government maintains a comprehensive general liability insurance policy with a limit of $2 million covering all provincial volunteers
- Good Samaritan Act applies to all volunteers(unless grossly negligent)
- Trainings from the Provincial, Regional & Municipal Governments
- Special awards night every year
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