Volunteer Examiner
One of the most fulfilling experiences in the ham radio hobby is becoming a Volunteer Examiner (VE). As a VE, you will have the unique opportunity to help aspiring Amateur Radio enthusiasts achieve their Technician license or advance to General or Extra levels.
Joining the VE Testing Team is straightforward—you don’t need prior knowledge or extensive study. Take an open-book test and submit your application to our club's VE Coordinator.
Moreover, most of our VE sessions are designed for convenience, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home office.
We strongly encourage every amateur radio operator to embrace this rewarding role as a VE. It requires only a small investment of your time but yields incredibly fulfilling rewards.
Please take the next step in your journey and join us in nurturing the future of ham radio. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of hams to thrive in this exciting hobby!
What does a VE Do?
Serving as a Volunteer Examiner (VE) is one of the numerous opportunities for ham radio operators.
This role involves dedicating your time to assist others in obtaining or upgrading their ham radio licenses.
You can engage in activities such as teaching classes, tutoring, or administering tests as a VE.
A few of us are already involved in this effort, and it’s a fantastic way for you to contribute to the ham radio community and your local area.
Become a VE
If you're interested in becoming a Volunteer Examiner and joining the GSARA VE Team, follow these steps:
1. Review the Volunteer Examiner Manual located on ARRL’s VE Website
2. Complete and sign the online Open-Book Examination and application.
3. Email a PDF of your completed and signed VE Application to vec@arrl.org
4. Once accredited, you will receive a colorful laminated VE badge to wear at exam sessions and a certificate suitable for framing.
Please allow 3-4 weeks for the ARRL VE badge and certificate to arrive.
5. After you have received your accreditation, please reach out to our VE Team.
Join the GSARA VE Team
Once you have completed all your forms and passed the open book test, we welcome you to our team! There are numerous excellent opportunities to get involved. We are proud to utilize the ExamTools platform, which allows us to conduct online and in-person hybrid testing.
Our club is highly committed to various outreach programs and encourages the support of additional resources to enhance our efforts. Serving as a Volunteer Examiner (VE) at GSARA is a straightforward and fulfilling experience, as you play an essential role in shaping the future of amateur radio operators and hams! We look forward to having you on board and working together toward our goals.
Please email us at veteam@gsara.org for more information.