Volunteer

IT TAKES MORE THAN MONEY TO RESCUE SOMEONE.
JOIN OUR DEDICATED RANKS.

SCVSAR members answer the call to those in need in Snohomish County and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you have strong interest in search and rescue we’d love to have you on board!

There are many ways to serve, volunteers will only be asked to serve on missions that are good matches for their skill level and experience.

If you are interested in joining, here are the steps to get started. Becoming fully certified can take up to a year or more. The best times to begin are spring and fall. Here is how to get the process started today:

Membership Requirements

The minimum age for membership throughout all of SCVSAR is 14 years old. Members aged 14-17 years must be accompanied on all SCVSAR activities by a parent or legal guardian, who must also be an “Active Status” SCVSAR member. Exception: Juvenile members involved in the ESAR Unit are provided direct adult supervision by ESAR leadership and therefore, the parent/legal guardian requirement is waived.
Pass a criminal background check.
Be physically fit enough to perform assigned tasks.
Complete training requirements.