Volunteer Opportunities
Explore the various ways you can lend your time and talents to support our mission. Whether you’re interested in search and rescue operations or training, we may have something for you.
Your Support means the world to us!
Your financial contributions are vital to our organization’s ability to continue providing essential services to the community. Learn about the various ways you can support our efforts, from one-time donations to recurring contributions. For more information, please contact us.
Upcoming Events and Training
Coming Soon ~ Please keep an eye on this page for further upcoming events and training opportunities.
SCSAR to run TNT Fireworks Stand as a fundraiser again in 2026
This June / July, SCSAR will be running a TNT Fireworks Stand at the Batesville AR Walmart parking lot.
This will be our second time doing this and we know with your support, it will go a long way in helping us to continually update and acquire new equipment.
This will also help us continue offering training to our partners in law enforcement and fire departments.
And of course, support our efforts during a search such as fuel for vehicles and generator, and feeding our volunteers during a multi operational period search thus helping us help you.
SCSAR Annual Yard Sale Fund Raiser.
as soon as we have a date, we will let y’all know.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA & FUNSAR/SARTECH II Courses
Below you will find information on these two course we are conducting.
ISAR Course and SARTECH III Exam
When: We have not set up any dates for 2026 as of yet but if you want us to do this for you for your group, please contact us.
Where: TBD
Time: Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm
Cost: $75 per person
What You need to bring:
~ Laptop for testing on Sunday
~ ISAR Book (we can order at $35 each or you can purchase from NASAR.org @ $36.95 plus tax and shipping)(Please order 2 weeks prior to ensure it arrives by class time)
To Register:
Register for the ISAR Course by clicking the Button Below
NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course
When: (Date to be Determined, 2 days) 2026
Where: TBD
Time: 8 am to 5 pm both days
Cost: $80.00 per person
Textbook: $37.00 ea
Registration will open once we have a date for classes in 2026
Key Course Objectives:
- Assessment and Prioritization: Develop skills to assess and prioritize injuries and medical conditions in a wilderness setting, considering limited resources and challenging conditions.
- First Aid Techniques: Learn essential first aid techniques and interventions, including wound care, splinting, immobilization, bandaging, and managing common outdoor injuries.
- Environmental Emergencies: Understand and respond to environmental emergencies such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, altitude sickness, and snake/insect bites.
- Trauma Management: Acquire skills to manage trauma injuries like fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, head injuries, and spinal injuries in a wilderness environment.
- Medical Emergencies: Gain knowledge and proficiency in handling medical emergencies such as allergic reactions, cardiac events, seizures, and diabetic emergencies while in remote locations.
- Wilderness Rescue and Evacuation: Learn strategies for organizing and executing a safe wilderness rescue and evacuation, including improvising stretchers and carrying out a wilderness evacuation plan.
- Communication and Decision-making: Develop effective communication and decision-making skills for working in a team and managing emergencies in isolated and resource-limited settings.
- Preparedness and Prevention: Understand the importance of proper trip planning, safety measures, risk assessment, and preventive strategies to minimize the occurrence of emergencies in the wilderness.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Discuss legal and ethical considerations related to providing first aid in wilderness situations, including informed consent and good Samaritan laws.
- Integration of Scenario-based Learning: Engage in realistic wilderness scenarios to apply acquired knowledge and skills, reinforcing the ability to make sound decisions and respond effectively to emergencies.
This course is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts, adventure guides, wilderness explorers, camp counselors, park rangers, and anyone looking to enhance their first aid capabilities in wilderness settings. Successful completion of this course will provide participants with a Wilderness First Aid certification, demonstrating their proficiency in providing critical medical care in remote and challenging environments.
NASAR FUNSAR / SARTECH II
Wilderness Responder / Operational Level / SARTECH II
There are 4 levels of certification recognized in SAR. They are Awareness, Operational, Technician, Supervision. The Wilderness Responder is the mid-level operational certification. It prepares you for assisting in wilderness searches. It does not prepare you to do things like hanging off ropes, or rappelling from helicopters.
~ Saturday (Date 1), Sunday (Date 2) ~ 8am to 5pm both days.
~ Saturday (Date) through Sunday (Date) ~ 9am Sat to 5pm Sunday. This is an overnight.
Education
Course: Fundamentals of SAR (FUNSAR)
Prerequisites: None
Position Task Book (PTB): There is a PTB for the FUNSAR course attendance
Length of Course: This course is 36 to 40 hours of content
Cost?
~ $110.00 per person
~ $60.00 for the textbook
When & Where?
~ To be Determined
The second weekend consists of an overnight search where you must conduct a search, build a hasty shelter and cook/prepare what you pack in also preparing morning breakfast then continue search and evac subject.
A packing list for you pack will be sent to you
Once this course and in person practical is completed in your “position Task Book”, you upload the PTB then you will be given the exam access to complete your SARTECH II Certification with NASAR.
Registration Will Open once we have dates set.
Should you have questions about this course, please inquire prior to registering.
Contact us at: info@scsar.us or feel free to text or call Dave at (870) 847-4731
Hope to see you there
