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Call for Volunteers to Serve on the SAR Board of Directors

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want to become a SAR Board member?

Join Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Board Of Directors

The SAR Board of Directors has a few open seats. Serving on the Board is a volunteer position and a fantastic way to give back to the Salt Lake County community.

Please apply by Sept 1st, 2022.

Dear Prospective Board Member:

Serving on the Board is a two-year commitment at which time you may be eligible to renew your position for another two years, if desired, and with a majority vote from the Board. Serving on the Board requires active participation in strategic planning, public awareness of the SAR’s mission, and support of community efforts.

Board meetings occur every other month and are set as needed.

We are looking for applicants with the following experience:

Nonprofit legal, rules and regulations
Government policy and advocacy
Executive administration and management
Serving on nonprofit Boards

As a board member, we ask that you commit to the services outlined below as the minimum requirements:

Attend at least 65% (this will normally be 4 out of 6) of the board meetings per year.
Periodic emails are sent with information pertinent to the success of the SAR. Responses are required
As stated in each respective email in a timely manner.
Represent the SAR positively whenever possible, understanding the gravity of your stated opinions at SAR-related events and community engagements.

The SAR encourages interested parties to apply. As current board members fulfill their board terms, new seats will become available on a rolling basis. New board members will be brought on to fulfill the organization’s needs.

Application Instructions

Apply for the SAR Board of Directors by filling out the form below. We encourage you to tailor your responses to help us understand what particular knowledge, skills, and/or experiences you could bring to the Board that will help us deepen our expertise and diversify our service to the community.

Please explain why you want to serve
What can you bring to the organization? We are specifically looking for folks with experience in Nonprofit legal, Government policy and advocacy, Executive administration, and management, Serving on nonprofit Boards.
Define your familiarity with the Salt Lake County community.
Any prior experience with the SAR.

We’re excited that you want to be part of the Salt Lake County Search And Rescue Board of Directors, and we can’t wait to learn more about you.

BASIC INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name *

Preferred Name (If you go by another name, middle name, etc.)

Address *

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Email *

Cell Number *

Home or work number:

Date of Birth *

Sex

Are you a US citizen? *
YesNo

Please tell us a little more about yourself, your background, what skills or volunteer experience you would bring to the team and why you would like to become a member of the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Board of Directors? *

EXPERIENCE

Please tell us a little more about yourself, your background, what skills or volunteer experience you would bring to the team, and why you would like to become a member of the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue team?: *

What particular knowledge, skills, and/or experiences you could bring to the Board that will help us deepen our expertise and diversify our service to the community.

Please explain why you want to serve.

What can you bring to the organization? We are specifically looking for folks with experience in Nonprofit legal, Government policy and advocacy, Executive administration and management, and Serving on nonprofit Boards.

What previous experience, if any, have you had in Search and Rescue and any other Certifications not mentioned above?

REFERENCES

List at least three personal references, including valid phone numbers (not immediate family). Please provide accurate info. The references will be checked.

Reference 1 *

Reference 2 *

Applicant Name

Today's Date
[date today's-date]

Please review your Application carefully, then submit It. We'll be in touch...

Services

What We Can Do For You

The Team is responsible for all search and rescue missions within Salt Lake County. It also provides mutual aid to other counties. The team is designated as an emergency medical services provider by the state of Utah. All services are provided free of charge.

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Preventative Search and Rescue – PSAR

SLCOSAR members conduct many PSAR events throughout the year all over the valley.

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Contact US

Salt lake county sheriff's Search And Rescue

3510 South 700 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

Beth: 801-468-9552

Media inquiries 385-468-9686

support@slcosar.org