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Goulburn SES commander Steve Watson said now was the perfect time to join up as face to face training has returned.
Mr Watson said the most common reason people joined up was to help and give back to the community
All training with the SES is nationally recognised. Volunteers are trained in the use of harnesses, chainsaws, flood, rescue and more.
Mr Watson said the team was looking for members with mid-week capability.
He said in the instance of a mid-week event they struggled for members.
The commander encouraged "more senior people in the community" as well as young people to join up.
The current team is aged between 16 and 70 with the eldest member 70 years old and still going strong.
Mr Watson said age was not an issue as "you can choose what you want to do".
He said if you were too old to jump into flood waters, you could help out elsewhere.
"We like our members to do basic courses then make their mind up as to which direction they'd like to go."
New members all undergo basic training which includes: code of conduct, fundamentals, radio communication and operation, and first aid.
Extensive training isn't the only reward to working with the SES. Mr Watson said there was a strong sense of camaraderie among SES members.
Mr Watson said women should also consider volunteering.
The team of about 50 members in Goulburn is 20 per cent female at the moment.
"The girls bring a lot of skills and knowledge which enhances the team," he said.
For Mr Watson helping the community has been the biggest reward of volunteering with the SES.
For more information pop into 4 Lanigan Lane and say hi on Monday nights after 6pm, call Steve Waston on 0400 102 325 or head to the SES website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au.
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