SARA is always on the lookout for new members. No previous experience or qualifications are needed to join SARA, as all training is provided. Our membership is made up of individuals of all ages and from a huge variety of different professions and backgrounds.

​We need the following volunteers :
Operational Roles
  • Lifeboat Crew
  • Land Search Technicians
  • Radio Communications Specialists
  • Swiftwater Rescue Technicians
  • Medical Specialists
  • 4x4 Drivers

Operational recruitment runs at set periods each year.
Non - Operational Roles (Supporters of SARA)
  • Fundraisers
  • Admin Staff
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Medical First-Aid Personnel
  • Crew Welfare
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Non-operational recruitment runs continuously.
 Most of our membership participate in all of the activities above, with some choosing to specialise in particular disciplines. It is important to note that SARA is more than a spare-time hobby as we are a group of unpaid professionals, but there a few spare-time activities that can be as exhilarating or rewarding as Search & Rescue. Initially, most new crew members, including potential operational crew members, will join Wyre Forest Station as a Supporter of SARA (SOS) before becoming a Probationer throughout the operational crew selection process. During this period you can get to know the crew and how the organisation works. 

As a non-operational SOS member awaiting operational recruitment, we can offer you:
  • Be part of a professional, highly skilled and motivated search and rescue team.
  • Opportunities to meet and work alongside the operational crew members and get to know how the organisation works.
  • Opportunities to act as casualties on exercises (as appropriate).
  • Training opportunities in areas such as first aid, communications, 4x4 driving (if appropriate), crew welfare.
  • Opportunities to support operational crew on call outs by providing crew welfare, packing and cleaning kit ready for the next call out. (Excellent preparation for aspiring operational crew). 
  • Opportunities to lead fundraising activities.
  • Build and develop key life skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and resilience.
  • Flexible volunteering; you can volunteer at times which suit you. (Minimum 2 events per month).
  • SOS uniform provided for use when volunteering.
  • You will have an operational crew member allocated as a point of contact for any assistance.
 
 
We expect form you:
  • As a SOS you will primarily be involved with admin, fundraising, crew welfare, event support and equipment maintenance. All of these roles are essential to keep our station running and saving lives. You will have a choice with the roles you choose to get involved with.
  • We expect all crew to play an active role within SARA, therefore require SOS’s to be involved with at least 2 events or activities per month. For example, this could be a fundraising event and an administration task.
  • Attend Wyre Forest Rescue Station on relevant training evenings. SOS members will be invited to training evening as appropriate to support your training and development.
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  • It is important to note that as an SOS member you will not be undertaking any operational training, however there be opportunities to progress to operational crew if you wish to do so. 


All crew are expected to partake in fundraising activities regardless of role.

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Latest update on our recruitment campaign...

The operational crew recruitment process will formally open on the 1st February 2020 with the selection process starting on the 1st April 2020.
 
In the meantime, we encourage all potential operational crew members to become a Supporter of SARA (SOS member), and in doing so will strengthen your position during the operational selection phase and could expedite your induction into the team.
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