48: Sally Moore from the Joint Civil Aid Corps chats with Kitty

Vectis Interviews 2026

Monday, 28 September 2026 - 9 minutes

Purpose and MissionThe JCAC is a registered charity and structured voluntary service organisation dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities build resilience for everyday life disruptions and emergencies. Its mission is to strengthen public preparedness and provide practical support during crises without replacing emergency services. The organisation emphasizes calm, confidence, and practical skills in civil defence through initiatives like Project Sophia and Britain ReadyThe concept behind the Joint Civil Aid Corps is to train volunteers as broadly skilled “generalists” who can assist during emergencies in a range of practical roles. That might include helping manage traffic at an incident, assisting with coordination tasks, or providing logistical support that frees up trained professionals to focus on specialist work. To make that possible, training has been a central focus from the outset. Volunteers receive cross-training across multiple disciplines so that responders can deploy them flexibly during an incident. They are currently looking for volunteers on the Isle of Wight To find out more please head to www.jcac.org.uk