Financial Support
Our fundraising efforts are ongoing. In order to ensure that we can provide the highest level of service to the community, it is essential that our team have the proper training and equipment. The best way you can help Nicola Valley Search and Rescue is with financial support. You can chose a one-time donation, or set up convenient monthly giving.
Join the Team
We are recruiting new team members now! Have a look at the types of roles we have available and fill out the form below if you are interested in joining us.
Support Members
We are looking for new team members to act in support roles for administrative/organizational tasks. For example, we could use someone to take care of the team's equipment/gear. We can always use admin and fundraising support too!
GSAR Members
The single biggest reason people leave any volunteer organization is because they cannot keep up the commitment required so it is vital you understand there is a significant commitment of time and effort when you join NVSAR. After your recruit training is over, there is a regular training 1-2 times a month, one business meeting a month, special events, social activities, specialty teams, work groups, etc. The logged hours range from 50 to over 300, with the average being 100. And that’s just the logged hours – there’s untold effort to keep the organization running smoothly that isn’t logged.
When the Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) course is running (this is the basic training course for a SAR member), training is more intensive. It runs once a week, over a 7 month period until the course is completed and ends with an overnight component.
It is important to have a conversation with your family and employer to see if joining NVSAR is going to work for you.
To learn more about search and rescue in British Columbia, you may register for a FREE introductory course which is offered through the Justice Institute of BC. This course provides a valuable overview of the Search and Rescue (SAR) model used in British Columbia (BC), and the roles and responsibilities of each component in the SAR structure. This course complements the Ground Search and Rescue volunteer training modules currently provided through the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), and includes examples of typical SAR responses.
Support Members
We are looking for new team members to act in support roles for administrative/organizational tasks. For example, we could use someone to take care of the team's equipment/gear. We can always use admin and fundraising support too!
GSAR Members
The single biggest reason people leave any volunteer organization is because they cannot keep up the commitment required so it is vital you understand there is a significant commitment of time and effort when you join NVSAR. After your recruit training is over, there is a regular training 1-2 times a month, one business meeting a month, special events, social activities, specialty teams, work groups, etc. The logged hours range from 50 to over 300, with the average being 100. And that’s just the logged hours – there’s untold effort to keep the organization running smoothly that isn’t logged.
When the Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) course is running (this is the basic training course for a SAR member), training is more intensive. It runs once a week, over a 7 month period until the course is completed and ends with an overnight component.
It is important to have a conversation with your family and employer to see if joining NVSAR is going to work for you.
To learn more about search and rescue in British Columbia, you may register for a FREE introductory course which is offered through the Justice Institute of BC. This course provides a valuable overview of the Search and Rescue (SAR) model used in British Columbia (BC), and the roles and responsibilities of each component in the SAR structure. This course complements the Ground Search and Rescue volunteer training modules currently provided through the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), and includes examples of typical SAR responses.
GSAR Applicant Requirements
Prospective GSAR team members will have a home life and employment situation that will allow participation in training, search and rescue operations, and other activities of the team. Some operational tasks take place overnight and often into the next day.
Nicola Valley Search and Rescue is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Training new members is an investment of time, effort, and resources. A commitment to the team, and a return of investment of the time put into you is also a requirement.
Should you lack any of the above requirements but are still interested in supporting NVSAR in a fundraising or administrative role, please let us know this in your application. |
Applicants must:
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