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Home » Help Your Community By Joining Vra Rescue Nsw

Help Your Community By Joining Vra Rescue Nsw

April 30, 2026 by Roxane Manley

See yourself in Green? VRA Rescue NSW is recruiting volunteers for squads in western NSW and a State Rescue Group.

VRA Rescue NSW State Rescue Team – western, celebrated its first birthday in February with some great achievements along the way. Members have worked hard to complete many skills that now see 14 members with State rescue Board accredi­tation as General land rescue operators and there are seven more in training.

Now is your chance to join this amaz­ing team. VRA Rescue NSW is currently recruit­ing across western NSW in an ef­fort to re­cruit Volunteers for Squads in the western area as well as a State Rescue Group.

VRA Rescue NSW is a leading volun­teer-based organisation dedicated to pro­viding emergency rescue services through­out New South Wales 24/7/365. The State Rescue Group consists of multi-skilled Volunteers from communities across NSW western area.

Formerly known as the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, VRA Rescue plays a vital role in emergency management and response.

Focusing on community safety and sup­port, VRA plays a crucial role in emergency management and response in the region.

Composed of vol­unteer members who dedicate their time and skills to assist the community in times of need. They offer a diverse range of res­cue services, including motor vehicle acci­dents, maritime incidents, wilderness and cave searches, and more.

If you have ever thought about giving back to your community, learning real res­cue skills, and being part of an awesome team, now is your chance. Full training is provided and no ex­perience is needed.

People of ages 18 and over are welcome.

It doesn’t matter whether you are keen to get hands on or want to help behind the scenes, there is a role for you.

If you live in the western area and you are interested in finding out about becom­ing a volunteer then you can place an ex­pression of inter­est by visiting the VRA website www.res­cue.org.au

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