volunteering

Membership to the Blue Mountains SES is open to members of the community from the age of 16 years old. Unfortunately membership is not open to people under the age of 16 years. Parental or guardian consent, along with some restrictions on activity apply for members under 18 years of age. Members should always be aware of their personal limitations when volunteering for the SES so that they can make the best decisions on the areas where they can work.

We offer the opportunity for members to have roles in the following areas:

Rescue – field based activities in response to storms and floods, and providing support to other emergency services. We train at Katoomba and Faulconbridge.

Operations – management of SES response to storms and floods, as well support to other emergency services.

Communications – managing of our radio and telephone communications including call taking from members of the public during emergencies

Logistics – provision of administrative and supply support to the field and headquarters during both emergencies and day to day.

Volunteers can join at any time by calling us on 132 500 or 1800 201 000.