JOIN OUR TEAM
Alpha Search + Recovery members are un-paid volunteers – we do it all for the passion of helping our community and saving lives of people in need. Whether you’re a capable outdoorsman that is at home tromping through the brush, a dog handler with a high-drive dog, a tech savvy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) enthusiast, or more of a people-person that prefers to manage an overall operation, there are positions available for anyone interested!
- Contact us to let us know you are interested in attending a training.
- Show up prepared for the outdoors; wear long pants, waterproof boots if you have them, and bring water.
- Observe, follow along, join in, and ask questions along the way.
- We ask that you attend at least 2 trainings without your canine so you receive the best understanding of team operations.
- Request an application to join the team.
Hundreds of hours spent training may sound like a lot, but not when you think of the hours that will be given back to the one who’s life you save.
JOIN THE TEAM WITH A CANINE
If you are interested in joining with your canine, please check out our resources and training page to learn more about the types of dogs we train. We ask that you first come out to a few trainings without your dog. This gives you the ability to see what we do and if it will be a good fit for you and your dog prior to requesting the evaluation. and schedule a dog evaluation with us prior to bringing them out.
- Puppies under 9 months of age are allowed to attend training after handler has applied to join.
- Dogs over 9 months require a temperament and drive evaluation.
- Be ready to learn and dedicated to this new adventure with your dog.
NOT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA, BUT WANT TO JOIN A SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM?
Check out the National Association for Search and Rescue‘s website for classes and trainings in your area. You can also search their website for instructors nearby you that can connect you with local teams.
