BES is actively recruiting volunteers.
There are a variety of positions available for both rescuers and support
members. No previous experience is required. The
only requirements are that you:
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Have a clean criminal history and driving record
* Live or work in Boulder County
* Be willing to participate in BES activities, emergency and
non-emergency calls, training, and assist with activities such as fund
raising, vehicle and equipment maintenance, housekeeping, etc.
Once your application are submitted, an extensive background investigation
will be conducted, followed by an interview. After
that, applicants will be voted on by the general membership of BES for
acceptance into the candidate class.
New members are expected to maintain a high level of attendance at
meetings and training classes. We meet every Monday night and
approximately two Saturday mornings a month.
If you have any other questions about the process, you can contact our
personnel director at personnel@bes-rescue.org
Once you fill out the application, bring it by the station to give
to our personnel director. The best time to come by is
during one of our Monday night trainings (All Mondays at 7:00 PM, except
holidays and the month of December) as that will allow you to meet in
person with the personnel director and you can get to know some of the
rescuers as well.
We are looking for the following categories:
Rescuers
Rescuers will be trained in all areas of rescue that they choose
(ranging from auto extrication to dive and swiftwater rescue to fire
support and more), and most safety equipment will be provided. Rescuers
will be expected to respond on calls to assist once they have received
proper training and equipment.
Support
Support members play key roles in our organization, and the position
allows volunteers to participate in BES without having to be exposed to
the time commitment and stresses of rescue work. Support roles can
include but are not limited to secretarial assistance, grant writing,
fund raising, maintenance, and more.
Meetings and Trainings
If you would like to know more about BES before applying, feel free to
stop by one of our trainings or meetings. We meet every Monday night at
our headquarters at 3532 Diagonal Hwy. in Boulder at 7:00PM. We also
hold trainings about every other Saturday. Our meetings and trainings
are all open to the general public, so if you are interested in joining
BES or want to find out more about who we are and what we do, feel free
to stop by.
For a map to our station, please click here.
