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About SARVAC
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is a registered not-for-profit and educational organization that supports, coordinates, develops, informs, promotes and implements CSA-approved search and rescue emergency response with the underlying principle of saving lives.
Humanitarian Workforce
GSAR SARVAC (Ground Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada) is a non-profit organization that represents ground search and rescue volunteers across Canada.
SARVAC works to promote public awareness of search and rescue, provide support and training to search and rescue volunteers, and advocate for the recognition and support of search and rescue efforts at the national level.
Governance
Operations
Partners
The Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) is a national network of humanitarian organizations, volunteers, and professionals who work to respond to emergencies and provide aid to communities affected by disasters, or other emergencies. The organization is dedicated to promoting collaboration and cooperation between different actors in the humanitarian sector, and to developing and sharing best practices and standards for humanitarian response.
Together, GSAR SARVAC – Humanitarian Workforce bring together a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise in search and rescue and humanitarian response. Through collaboration, SARVAC – HWF provide training and support to volunteers and professionals working in these fields, and to promote greater awareness and recognition of the important work that they do.
Emergency Management Leadership in the GSAR Community
SARVAC’s HWF Governance provides the leadership, guidance, and decision making to support its volunteer community with the resources and tools it needs to serve Canadians.
Delivering Capability in Times of Need
Leveraging the skills and experiences already within the GSAR community, SARVAC’s HWF Operations delivers emergency response and recovery capabilities in times of emergency.
Working with Our Partners
SARVAC’s HWF Governance provides the leadership, guidance, and decision making to support its volunteer community with the resources and tools it needs to serve Canadians.
Training SARVAC HWF Personnel
HWF Responders are provided with training in emergency management to augment their already extensive training in Ground Search and Rescue.
Caring for our Volunteers
SARVAC’s top priority is to ensure our volunteer’s mental and physical well-being. Our Caring Approach consists of three pillars to maintain a healthy team of HWF Responders.