08/06/2026
WHY WATCH FROM THE SIDELINES WHEN YOU CAN BE THE REASON SOMEONE SURVIVES?
SOAR SAMARITANS – CLASS HIRAYA 2026-B IS NOW OPEN!
There are moments in life when people are called to do more than simply exist. Moments when they are called to serve, to protect, and to make a difference.
Today, that call is being extended to you.
The SOAR Deployable Response Group (SOAR DRG) is now accepting applications for Class HIRAYA 2026-B, our newest generation of SOAR Samaritans—ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things in service of others.
Whether you are a student, professional, entrepreneur, government employee, homemaker, retiree, or simply someone with a heart to serve, there is a place for you in SOAR.
We are looking for men and women who possess not only courage and commitment, but also the compassion to help complete strangers during their darkest moments.
For more than a decade, SOAR has responded to disasters, emergencies, humanitarian missions, and rescue operations across the Philippines. Our dedication to service was recognized through the prestigious Gawad Kapayapaan Award from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and we continue to serve as a proud partner of the Training Command (TRACOM), Philippine Army.
But awards and recognition are not what define us.
We are defined by every life saved.
Every family reunited.
Every community helped.
Every volunteer who chose service over comfort.
BECOME A SOAR SAMARITAN.
A SOAR Samaritan is more than a volunteer.
A SOAR Samaritan is someone who steps forward when others step back. Someone who answers the call when floods rise, disasters strike, accidents happen, and communities need help.
Someone who lives the values of:
⚜️ HONOR
⚜️ SERVICE
⚜️ RESPECT
⚜️ CAMARADERIE
And someone who believes in our enduring mission: "...SO OTHERS MAY LIVE."
WORLD-CLASS TRAINING. NO TRAINING FEES.
Every accepted volunteer will undergo intensive training from experienced instructors and practitioners.
Depending on your chosen path and qualifications, you may receive training in:
🌊 Swift Water Search and Rescue (WASAR)
🚑 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
🩺 Basic First Aid, CPR, AED & Bleeding Control
🏕️ Wilderness First Responder
🏢 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
🛡️ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
🚨 Disaster Response and Humanitarian Operations
Our programs are delivered by instructors trained and certified under globally recognized standards, including the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and CoTECC, ensuring that our volunteers receive practical, field-tested, and internationally aligned emergency response training.
CHOOSE YOUR CALLING:
If you want to become an Emergency Medical Responder, we will train you.
If you want to become a Swift Water Rescue Operator, we will train you.
If you want to operate in high-threat environments and tactical medical response, we will train you.
If you simply want to serve your community during emergencies and disasters, we will prepare you.
No prior experience is required. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to serve.
THE REAL COST OF JOINING:
At SOAR, training is free.
The true investment is your time. Your discipline. Your commitment.
Your willingness to answer the call when others need help most. The skills you gain may save a stranger.
One day, they may even save someone you love.
READY TO ANSWER THE CALL?
Scan the QR Code on this poster and begin your journey. You will be receiving an Email confirmation of your enlistment, and you will be added to the chatroom. Orientation and Training schedules are discussed in the chat group.
CLASS HIRAYA 2026-B
📅 Training Starts: July 2026
We also welcome participants from LGUs, civic organizations, volunteer groups, emergency responders, and search-and-rescue organizations who wish to train with us.
Send us a private message for inquiries.
Join the movement.
Serve with purpose.
Train with excellence.
Stand ready.
SOAR SAMARITANS!
ORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE.
"...SO OTHERS MAY LIVE."
