Members from the Brimbank State Emergency Service (SES) are hosting a recruitment drive to attract new volunteers.
Hoping to boost member-numbers, the unit is putting together an information session to answer questions, provide insight and share experiences with interested locals.
Attendees will hear about the role SES plays as the state’s peak control agency for natural disasters such as floods, storms, earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides.
It also provides the largest road crash rescue network in Victoria.
It takes thousands of dedicated volunteers from across the state to provide emergency assistance 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Brimbank SES deputy controller Bailey Lambert said.
Through the recruitment session, Mr Lambert said, people will find out more about those volunteer positions.
“We’re giving [people] the opportunity to hear about what we do and learn more about the range of rewarding voluntary roles available within SES,” he said.
To volunteer for VICSES, applicants first go through a selection and screening process to ensure they understand the role and can meet the time commitments required for training and performing volunteer duties.
Each volunteer receives accredited, recognised training as part of their role, ranging from first aid, general rescue and chainsaw operations, through to community education, media training and more.
Children aged between 15 and 18 can apply for junior memberships.
The Brimbank SES information session will be held in June. Registrations are now open.
Details: www.facebook.com/BrimbankSES/
