Santa Clara ARES/RACES is a volunteer group of amateur radio operators who work directly with the City's Police and Fire Departments to provide communication during special events and emergencies. Both the civil defense RACES organization and the American Radio Relay League's ARES organization participate in order to ensure a volunteer base that can provide concise communication when it matters most.
Why Volunteer?
ARES/RACES volunteers are essential to providing quality communication services to the residents of our community during special events or in an emergency. Community members age 18 and older are encouraged to show pride and get involved in civic activities through this unique volunteer opportunity within the City of Santa Clara.
Who Volunteers?
Community members 18 years of age and older with an amateur radio license (technician class or better) are encouraged to volunteer with the City of Santa Clara ARES/RACES group.
How Do I Become a Volunteer?
Anyone interested in volunteering for Santa Clara ARES/RACES must first complete and submit an online City ARES/RACES volunteer application. The City ARES/RACES group provides various opportunities throughout the year to help volunteers obtain their radio license.
- Work directly with the City's Police and Fire Departments to provide communication during special events and emergencies
- Click HERE to learn more about our volunteer organization: Santa Clara ARES/RACES (santaclara-ares.org)
- At least 18 years old
- Possess an amateur radio license (technician class or better)
- Have your own radio gear available to operate in the field
- Ability to work with people belonging to diverse backgrounds
- Interest in helping people
- Able to interact professionally with the public
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must possess and demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude, and helpful demeanor
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must have willingness and desire to use radio communication skills to help in an emergency.
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Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city with an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering public trust. In the heart of Silicon Valley, the City is located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, and in a strategic regional location convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.
"The Mission City," as Santa Clara is known, was founded in 1852. It is now a community of about 123,752 residents with employment base of about 65,800. With 18.41 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.
The City of Santa Clara is not your typical Bay Area city. It’s better. From historic homes to high tech industry, theme park thrill rides, and Levi's Stadium, you will find the City of Santa Clara is "the center of what's possible."
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