SES volunteers play a significant and vital role in ensuring the safety of their local communities. Manjimup SES is seeking adaptable and flexible volunteers to join our dynamic team in delivering emergency preparedness and response. After completing training, volunteers will be ready to undertake a variety of tasks, which may include the following:
- Provide storm damage assistance and aid during natural disasters.
- Reload water bombers with water and foam retardant.
- Conduct land and urban search and rescue for missing persons.
- Stabilise structural damage, such as car vs. house incidents.
- Participate in community education, public relations, and incident management roles.
- Operate communication equipment and use navigation techniques.
- Opportunities for deployments to disaster-affected regions.
Volunteering is an opportunity to become an integral part of our fun, hardworking team and offers many benefits such as:
- Receive ongoing training, support, and mentoring from experienced volunteers.
- Access wellness services, including critical incident follow-up, counselling, and chaplain services.
- Learn new skills and meet like-minded team members.
- Apply your skills in a challenging environment while contributing to community safety.
Requirements
- Driver's Licence (C)
- National Police Certificate *
- Working with Children Check *
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.