FORT ST. JOHN, BC -- The Emergency Support Services Reception Centre in Fort St. John is adding volunteers to their roster.

The Reception Centre is responsible for helping those who have been evacuated by the Battleship Mountain wildfire, providing food, accommodation, and essential services.

The Evacuation Order has been in place since Saturday, September 10th. ESS are now looking to add volunteers to continue supporting evacuees.

Anyone interested in volunteering with the Centre can attend one of two training sessions at the North Peace Arena, taking place Friday and Saturday from 1 – 2pm. You can also sign up to be a volunteer online on the City’s website