Winnipeg Search and Rescue Volunteer Association
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| Organization Name: | Winnipeg Search and Rescue (WINSAR) |
| Address: | PO Box 117 Selkirk MB R1A 1T0 |
| Website: | http://www.winnipegsearchandrescue.ca |
| Organizational Description: | WINSAR is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides Search and Rescue resources to agencies having jurisdiction for SAR incidents in Manitoba. WINSAR is the Winnipeg area chapter of the Search and Rescue Manitoba Volunteer Association (SARMAN VA) and is supported provincially by the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner. Our members come from all walks of life including administrators, off duty police/fire/paramedics, educators, military, nurses, hunters, hikers etc., all with the same goal of finding missing people before they come to harm. Our members are involved in the community and attend many events to promote awareness of our organization and outdoor safety through our prevention program, described at adventuresmart.ca. In addition to our regular response for Search and Rescue incidents, our members are also involved as Electronic Search Specialists with Project Lifesaver Manitoba. Our members enjoy contributing to their communities and are willing to contribute their time for training and public presentations. All members cover the cost of their own personal uniforms and survival equipment in exchange for free training in Basic Search and Rescue, SAR Team Leader, SAR Management, Basic Survival and First Aid/CPR. If you would like to contribute to our organization as a volunteer, please contact us at info.winnipegsearchandrescue.ca |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 2569 |
| Description of Duties: | - Respond to Search and Rescue requests in both urban and rural settings at the request of Police or Parks Canada. |
| Skills Required: | - Be physically and mentally prepared to deal with the long hours and challenging conditions involved with wilderness and urban searches |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Outdoor and wilderness survival skills |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend - training:one evening each month plus other planned events |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: info@winnipegsearchandrescue.ca Online: www.WinnipegSearchandRescue.ca |
| Closing Date: | Sep 15, 2025 |
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