Laois Civil Defence is a part-time volunteer service, it depends on new personnel to keep it in operation. Would you like to help your local community while learning new skills and having fun at the same time?

The age criteria are that you be over 17 and under 60. You should also be reasonably healthy. Volunteers are, as the name suggests unpaid, but expenses incurred are reimbursed, so you won't be out of pocket by joining.

Regular attendance is encouraged, but considerable flexibility exists regarding other commitments, e.g. school, work, etc. You don't sign your life away by joining, you can leave at any stage. Among the benefits of becoming part of the team are; useful training in first aid, firefighting etc., a chance to partake in such activities as abseiling, boating, camping, good craic, a sense of making a difference, a great entry on a C.V. and of course bright yellow overalls!

There are any number of opportunities to participate, and any skills you can bring to us will be greatly appreciated.

To see about joining just contact us by phone or email (see contact page). We will invite you to come along to training to see things for yourself.

If you're not from Laois, try this list of national contacts to find out the situation in your own area.