Isle of Wight Search & Rescue
February 2024
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Sorry: We are not open for recruitment at present.
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Please see our social media page for updates or revisit this page.
Roles required include:-
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Search Technicians
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Support Role (Non-operational)
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Fundraising Support
Volunteers must be:
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Physically fit (able to pass the fitness test of walking 5 miles in 2 hours)
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Over 18 years of age
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Willing to undergo DBS checks.
WightSAR Volunteers train every 2nd Thursday night 19:00 to 21:00 plus the occasional weekend. New Trainees will undertake a specific training programme.
To qualify as a Search Technician you will then be required to attend a weekend Assessment Course here on the Island.
WightSAR will provide you with a logo Polo Shirt , Class 3 Hi Vis and Waterproof Jacket & Trousers. All other kit is purchased by the volunteer.
All Volunteers are expected to undertake a minimum number of fundraising hrs per year (currently 15 hrs).
A one off Full Membership Fee is charged at £20
For further information please email us at: Membership@wightsar.org
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