Team Member Requirements

The West Valley SAR Team will provide all of the training a new recruit will need to become an effective team member. Recruits need only have a willingness to learn and a strong desire to help others in time of need.

As a volunteer organization with limited funding, all team members purchase their own personal gear. For Field Members, this gear may cost $3,000 to $4,000 over the course of the member's first two years.
All team members are expected to attend monthly business meetings. Field Members will have at least one full day training per month plus ten evening classroom trainings per year.
All team members pay monthly dues of approximately $20.
All team members are expected to assist with fundraising efforts, wilderness education programs, public relations events and other activities as needed.
Backpacking experience and medical skills are a plus.