Selwyn Emergency Support Team Information Evening

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

The Selwyn Emergency Support Team (SEST) need 12 more amazing volunteers to join them.

SEST is a group of community volunteers with different backgrounds and skills, with a common commitment to supporting our communities when emergencies happen. The work of the SEST is varied and can include: setting up and running a Civil Defence Centre, outreach and door knocking, conducting welfare needs assessments and helping people to navigate to further support. The team is part of the Selwyn Civil Defence response and is managed by the council Emergency Management Team.

We are looking for people who:

• Have the desire and ability to support people and families in disaster and emergency situations

• Are caring and calm, even when under pressure

• Are enthusiastic, committed and have a can-do attitude

• Can commit to an initial block of training and on-going fortnightly trainings

• Have good written and spoken English (we’d love if you speak other languages too)

• Are computer literate

• Can pass a police check

If that sounds like you then come along to our information evening to meet some of the current team members, ask questions and find out more about this great team and their mahi. We encourage people from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities to come along, your unique perspective and experience are valued here.