Volunteer
NSW SES is a volunteer-based organisation that works with communities to prepare and respond to severe weather events.
We are the lead agency for flood, storm and tsunami in NSW. We manage responses to these emergencies and help communities prepare through planning and education.
NSW SES volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the purpose of supporting their communities in times of need.
Be part of a great team as a Unit Volunteer with NSW SES
Every NSW SES volunteer is part of a team of over 10,000 highly-trained professionals across the state who share a commitment to helping their communities. NSW SES volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of skills, experiences and backgrounds to the roles they perform.
NSW SES has a spectrum of membership options and includes members who attend training every week, to those who maintain their skills and attend only when required. It includes members with specific skills, and members who have a more diverse skill set. The spectrum is broad to encourage a diverse volunteer workforce with the skills and experience required to meet community needs.
See yourself in Orange - Join us today
There are lots of roles that you can do depending on what you like and what you want to learn. Whether providing on-the-ground support, assisting in operational support roles or raising community awareness through education programs, there are many ways to be part of NSW SES.
Join as a Unit Volunteer
Join as a Community Action Team Volunteer |
Community Action Teams provide smaller communities and groups with an opportunity to volunteer with the NSW SES. Volunteers use their existing skills and experience, and some basic training provided by the NSW SES to help prepare their community and keep people safe during severe weather events.
Community Action Teams provide a variety of roles depending on the requirements of the local community, but may be involved in protecting properties from flooding, using community networks to share important information, undertaking damage assessments and supporting other residents following a major weather event.
Learn more about Volunteering with the NSW SES
Can I become a Unit Volunteer if I am under 18 years old? Volunteers can join the NSW SES at ages 16 and 17 but must complete a Parent and Guardian Consent form at the time of joining.
Volunteers aged under 18 can still participate in most NSW SES activities but cannot attend incidents which may involve trauma, such as Road Crash Rescue.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the application process.
For further information on volunteering, call 1800 201 000 or download the NSW State Emergency Service brochure.
