Whether it be by assisting during river rescue operations, helping residents affected by storm damage or an accident, the Leeton SES is always on hand to help.

However, ensuring this work can continue is reliant upon residents becoming volunteers.

The Leeton organisation is currently on the hunt for more men and women to join up in what is a truly rewarding experience for all involved, according to unit commander Jeremy Bradshaw.

"We're looking towards targeted recruitment at the moment, so boat operators, chainsaw operators, flood rescue ... people who might have the skill set already," Mr Bradshaw said.

"We do still need people to assist with storm operations as well, so really we are hoping to get more volunteers to cover all our bases.

"We'd never knock anyone back if they are keen as well."

The Leeton SES has about 14 volunteers on its books and, as well as covering the shire here, also covers Narrandera as it is currently without its own group.

In recent weeks the unit has been kept busy with storm operations, including a fallen tree which damaged a home in Leeton.

The Leeton SES, like other branches across the state, is a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Volunteers come from all backgrounds and walks of life, with Mr Bradshaw hoping the good work done by the SES will help attract more people.

"We've just started doing a new program where we assist ambulance with cardiac relief ... there's a lot that we do," he said.

"A lot of this unit here, we've been doing it for some time, so we'd love to see some new people come on board to help out."

For those wanting to sign up, the process is simple.

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There's an online component, a face-to-face get together and then most are ready to hit the ground running.

The commitment doesn't need to be 24/7 either. "

If you can get to a call out then you do, but if you're busy and can't make it, we have the people to cover it ... that's why the more volunteers we have the easier it is for everyone," Mr Bradshaw said.

"The best part of being involved is giving back to the community and helping people.

"It also takes you to a lot of places when other areas need help as well.

"All of your training is looked after and nationally-recognised as well."

For more information head to www.ses.nsw.gov.au, follow the volunteering links and select Leeton as the unit.

You can also find the Leeton SES on Facebook here.