ID: 210931

Volunteers Needed!! - Northam State Emergency Service

for Northam District State Emergency Service more by this organisation (2)

Emergency Response Regular - more than 6 months Northam WA

About this opportunity

Northam SES are seeking ordinary people to do extraordinary things. If you would like to contribute to the community, then we need you! The following volunteer positions are waiting for you:

Non-operational positions-

  • Treasurer/ Secretary
  • Fleet and workshop care and maintenance

Operational-

  • Storm and flood damage
  • Radio operators
  • Search and Rescue
  • Bushfire Ground Support

Operational roles require a basic level of physical fitness and a basic level of Literacy and Numeracy is also required.

No matter what age you are if you think you can fill these boots we’d like to hear from you. We provide free training, personal protective equipment and clothing, comradery and the gratitude of the community.


Additional requirements

Driver's Licence (C) . Heavy Lifting . National Police Certificate *.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

If you are operational, commitment is ongoing and includes: weekly training on Monday evenings; attending emergency incident callouts 24/7 when available; attending occasional community engagement events when available. For non operational roles, the commitment is negotiable and should be discussed with the Local Manager.

Type of work
  • Administration & Office Management
  • Fundraising & Events
  • Safety & Emergency Services
Training

All required training is provided. Weekly training occurs on a Monday evening with weekend courses and training every few months.

Express Interest