Register for the Nova Scotia Guard

The Government of Nova Scotia is creating the Nova Scotia Guard to help the province during emergency situations and extreme weather events (like wildfires, floods, blizzards and hurricanes). The guard is a group of volunteers that’s ready to support the province during and after an emergency.

The guard needs volunteers:

with special skills and training to do things like fight fires, operate heavy equipment and provide medical assistance
to help with general activities (like delivering food and other essential goods, sorting donations, shovelling snow, helping in evacuation centres, and providing comfort and personal support to affected communities)

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

Volunteers 18 years and older must agree to complete an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) as part of the registration process. This will be completed free of charge.

Training

After a volunteer registers (and completes a Enhanced Criminal Record Check), the Government of Nova Scotia provides an orientation and training for their role.

Help with your registration

211 Nova Scotia can help you with the registration process and answer questions about the program.

Eligibility

You can register to volunteer with the Nova Scotia Guard if you’re a resident of Nova Scotia. If you’re under 18 years, you need to have consent from your parent or legal guardian to register.

How to register

Complete your registration form.
Submit your completed registration.
If you are 18 years or older, you will receive an email with details on how to complete the Enhanced Criminal Record Check.
Receive a confirmation email from the Nova Scotia Guard.