THIS weekend has seen massive destruction particularly through the centre of Tatura due to the stormy weather which has placed great strain on the important work undertaken by the Tatura SES.
They need volunteers.
Speaking with Bec Gould, the deputy controller, in between call outs, she said, “We need to double the number of members as soon as we can.”
Community groups are always looking for new members and it is during times like this last weekend when being part of the emergency services is so important.
“Not all volunteers are required to do call outs. We need people doing our administration and manning of the radio, especially at times like this.”
The SES is on hand to assist in all sorts of emergency work, from dealing with car accidents, floods, rescue work and a range of other situations when people get into difficulties.
Becoming a member opens people up to getting certified with national qualifications in dozens of areas while at the same time provides a comprehensive support structure at no cost to the members.
While some areas do require physical capability, there are a lot of jobs where that is not required. Training normally happens outside business hours with some happening on weekends.
Training with the SES happens every Monday night at 7pm and everyone is welcomed to go along and have a look at what they do. The Tatura unit is located at 52 Martin Street, Tatura. You can also enquire by filling out a form online at ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer and find further information.
