Make a difference
Whether you want to provide on-ground support, assist in operations or raise awareness, there’s countless ways you can make an impact in your community.
The NSW SES is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider volunteering.
Why join the NSW SES?
Engage in meaningful volunteer work by helping your community to prepare and respond to weather events.
By volunteering with us you will be able to learn new skills, further develop existing skills and access a variety of professional and leadership development opportunities.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and at NSW SES that can be anyone from student to CEO. Meet like-minded people and build networks within your community.
Ways you can volunteer
There are lots of roles that you can do depending on what you like and what you want to learn. Whether providing on-the-ground support, assisting in operational support roles or raising community awareness through education programs, there are many ways to be part of NSW SES.
There are lots of roles that you can do depending on what you like and what you want to learn. Whether providing on-the-ground support, assisting in operational support roles or raising community awareness through education programs, there are many ways to be part of NSW SES.
Community Action Teams provide smaller communities and groups with an opportunity to volunteer with the NSW SES.
Spontaneous Volunteers are community members who volunteer in one-off events to support the NSW SES during emergencies.
How to apply
Submit your application via the online application form.
Participate in an interview so we can chat about your skills and experience and match you to a volunteering opportunity with NSW SES.
If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you'll be required to complete a Criminal History Check.
Congratulations! Your volunteer journey begins.
Apply now
Everyone is welcome. Fill out our step-by-step application and we’ll contact you within the week.
Learn more
The NSW SES is committed to developing our members, so they can help save lives and protect communities during emergencies.
Volunteering with the NSW State Emergency Service is an exciting and rewarding way to give back to your community.
Interested in learning more about volunteering with the NSW SES? We've compiled some frequently asked questions to help.
Wear orange in appreciation of NSW SES volunteers.
Want more information?
Contact our volunteer support
