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Search and Rescue Avalanche Dogs is a volunteer organisation. As such we rely on funding from supporting agencies and other groups.
There are a number of ways you can be a part of this fantastic organisation whose sole purpose is the training and certification of search dogs trained to find any person caught in an avalanche.<\/p>\n
We welcome new members; both in support roles as well as those interested in becoming a search dog handler. Either way, to join as a member you will need to download and complete our application form<\/a>. If you are interested in training a search dog, be aware that prospective volunteer SAR dogs and handlers require specific attributes before they start training. <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1500px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3a3a3a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”join as a support member” image=”https:\/\/avalanchesearchdogs.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cropped-avalanche-dogs-site-icon.png” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#ee6723″ header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”2em” body_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our support members are some of the most valued people in the team. There are opportunities to assist with organising camps, volunteering as a \u201cvictim\u201d for dogs to find and also a number of administrative roles. We put in countless hours of our personal time but it\u2019s the amazing people that make it so much fun to be a part of!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/avalanchesearchdogs.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Membership-Form-2023.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download an application form” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#ee6723″ button_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_on_hover=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#a6a9ab” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3a3a3a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”I want to train a search dog” image=”https:\/\/avalanchesearchdogs.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cropped-avalanche-dogs-site-icon.png” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#ee6723″ header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”2em” body_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On a serious note, training a Search Dog is not just a fun thing to do with your pet. It is a serious commitment to the lost \/ missing or overdue person whose life may depend on your skills as a handler. If you think you have what it takes to train a search dog, please contact us before you get a dog \u2013 we would love to talk to you. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/avalanchesearchdogs.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Membership-Form-2023.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download an application form” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#ee6723″ button_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_on_hover=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#a6a9ab” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3a3a3a” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”i can help in other ways” image=”https:\/\/avalanchesearchdogs.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cropped-avalanche-dogs-site-icon.png” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Oswald|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#ee6723″ header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”2em” body_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”50px|20px|14px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
It not only takes a lot of your personal time and money, but also that of the volunteer trainers and SARDA resources.
All completed applications should be emailed to the secretary<\/a> and will be put forward to the committee for approval.<\/p>\n