Winnipeg Search and Rescue Volunteer Association

Volunteer Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteer Manitoba is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Winnipeg Search and Rescue Volunteer Association. As a volunteer, you will respond to search requests, participate in training, and engage in community safety presentations. This role requires physical and mental preparedness, teamwork, and a commitment to community service. Volunteers will gain valuable skills in search and rescue, outdoor survival, and first aid, while contributing to the safety of the community.

Benefits

Training/Orientation

Letter of Reference

Qualifications

• Respond to Search and Rescue requests in urban and rural settings.
• Participate in training and community events.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outdoor safety presentations to schools and youth groups.
• Support community events with first aid.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical and Mental Preparedness

Engagement with Various Age Groups

Job description

Winnipeg Search and Rescue Volunteer Association

Organizational Description: WINSAR is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides Search and Rescue resources to agencies having jurisdiction for SAR incidents in Manitoba. WINSAR is the Winnipeg area chapter of the Search and Rescue Manitoba Volunteer Association (SARMAN VA) and is supported provincially by the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner. Our members come from all walks of life including administrators, off duty police/fire/paramedics, educators, military, nurses, hunters, hikers etc., all with the same goal of finding missing people before they come to harm. Our members are involved in the community and attend many events to promote awareness of our organization and outdoor safety through our prevention program, described at adventuresmart.ca. In addition to our regular response for Search and Rescue incidents, our members are also involved as Electronic Search Specialists with Project Lifesaver Manitoba. Our members enjoy contributing to their communities and are willing to contribute their time for training and public presentations. All members cover the cost of their own personal uniforms and survival equipment in exchange for free training in Basic Search and Rescue, SAR Team Leader, SAR Management, Basic Survival and First Aid/CPR. If you would like to contribute to our organization as a volunteer, please contact us at info.winnipegsearchandrescue.ca

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 2569

Description of Duties:

- Respond to Search and Rescue requests in both urban and rural settings at the request of Police or Parks Canada.
- Participate in training which includes certificate programs and in house refresher training.
- Participate in outdoor safety presentations to schools, youth groups, outdoor groups.
- Participate in supporting various community event with first aid support, etc.

Skills Required:

- Be physically and mentally prepared to deal with the long hours and challenging conditions involved with wilderness and urban searches
- Proven ability to work in a team environment.
- Be willing to engage with groups of various ages from elementary school to adult

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

- Outdoor and wilderness survival skills
- Search and Rescue skills
- First Aid training will be provided
- Navigation Skills(map/compass/GPS)

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment: Daytime , Evening , Weekend

- training:one evening each month plus other planned events
- members should be prepared to respond when possible to emergency search calls at any time
- support for community events typically takes place on weekends
- Search and Rescue Prevention programs during school hours, evenings and some weekends.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Assiniboine South
- Downtown
- Elmwood
- Fort Garry
- Inkster
- Point Douglas
- River East
- River Heights
- Seven Oaks
- St. Boniface
- St. James-Assiniboia
- St. Vital
- Transcona

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)

Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Training/Orientation

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