By Jodie Symonds
HEALESVILLE SES is recruiting new members to keep the community safe.
They will be looking for committed volunteers of all backgrounds, some including men, women, tradespersons, professionals, mums, dads and students.
The Healesville unit covers areas including Yarra Glen, Chum Creek, Badger Creek, Toolangi and Steels Creek.
Each volunteer will receive accredited training involving rescue skills, first aid, chainsaw operations and finance as part of their role.
SES provides Victoria with responses for flood, storm, earthquake and tsunami emergency, and road crash rescue.
Healesville SES Controller Geoff Stott said volunteering was a rewarding way of helping the community.
“The SES is a great place to meet new and exciting people and the unit always welcomes newcomers,” Mr Stott said.
“I have been an SES volunteer for 15 years.
“I would encourage everyone to join and lend a hand.”
The Healesville unit is located at Argoon Road, Healesville, and hosts evening training sessions every Monday evening from 7.30pm.
For more information about becoming an SES volunteer, contact deputy controller Administration Monica Hayes on 0417 904 862.
