Volunteer with CFA OLD

Come join us OLD

Give us a hand - Volunteer with CFA. There are many ways you can lend a hand. Fighting fires, educating your community on fire safety or supporting the team from behind the scenes.

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Apply to volunteer OLD

Joining your local CFA is the most rewarding way you can give back to your local community. Our CFA members are dedicated and skilled and each volunteer makes a valuable contribution through the roles they perform. Here you will find out how to apply ...

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What volunteer roles can I do OLD

There is a role for everyone as a CFA volunteer. Not all roles in a brigade require you to attend an emergency. There are operational roles and support roles in each brigade.

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Who can become a volunteer? OLD

Who can become a volunteer? Our members come from all walks of life – we’re farmers, teachers, students, stay at home parents, tradespeople and retirees.

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What can I expect as a volunteer? OLD

Volunteers perform many roles beyond fire suppression in grass and bushland and in homes and buildings. They educate and engage the community about fire safety, help residents develop fire plans and respond to other emergencies when they happen.

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Junior Volunteers OLD

The Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) runs in over 160 brigades across Victoria Juniors aims to introduce young people 11-15 years to CFA by providing them with the opportunity to become good fire safe citizens.

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Employers of Volunteers OLD

Employers of volunteers play an important role. At their own cost, businesses release their staff, and self-employed volunteers forgo personal income and time.

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