Toriana Collins
The Daylesford State Emergency Service is calling on local residents to consider joining its highly valued volunteer team. The orange-uniformed crews are a familiar sight across the region, often working through wild weather and difficult conditions to keep the community safe. From clearing fallen trees after storms to supporting other emergency agencies during floods or road incidents, their work is essential and often undertaken at the most challenging moments.
The Daylesford Unit is now running a new recruitment drive and encouraging people from all walks of life to get involved. The message is simple: whatever your background, there is a place for you at VICSES. Whether you’re a doctor, plumber, tradie, local business owner, student or retiree, the service thrives on volunteers who bring a mix of skills, experience and a willingness to help others.
Volunteering with VICSES is designed to fit around everyday life. It doesn’t matter what you do during the day or whether you have previous emergency experience. New members join a strong, supportive network that trains together and responds together when the community needs assistance. Volunteers learn how to manage a wide range of emergency situations, from storm damage and flood response to search support and major incident assistance. Their contribution directly protects lives and property across the state.
The Daylesford SES has long been known for its commitment and professionalism, and strengthening the team now will help ensure the unit can continue its critical work into the future. For anyone who has ever thought about giving back or stepping into a role that makes a real and immediate difference, this is the moment to take the next step.
More information about joining Daylesford SES is available at ses.vic.gov.au/JoinUs.
