Coastguard Shore Crew Volunteer - Kawau
Volunteering for Coastguard is a team effort – requiring just as much precision and effort off the water as it does in the midst of a rescue in out by Little Barrier Island. Whether you’re an ace administrator, handy with a toolkit, a fantastic fundraiser, a brilliant bookkeeper or an accurate accountant, there’s a role for you at Coastguard Kawau.
Coastguard Kawau are looking for volunteers to make things smooth sailing on land while the rescue crew are focusing on training and call outs. If you have a few hours a week to give or just a few weekends a year, your contribution to Coastguard Kawau will support our rescue vessel crew save lives on the water – all without getting your feet wet.
As one of New Zealand's 63 Coastguard units across Aotearoa, Coastguard Kawau, maintains, and operates their own dedicated rescue vessel based out of Sandspit. These amazing volunteers respond to the call for help 24 hours a day 7 days a week across Kawau Bay, Kawau Island, Mahurangi Harbour and extending to Te Arai Point out to Little Barrier Island. Last year, Coastguard Kawau volunteers responded to 39calls for help, and are the reason 5 people came home safely.
What we're looking for
- An interest in networking locally
- Help with fundraising
- Managing social media and online presence
- Practical to assist with any maintenance
- Upkeep of Unit equipment
- General administration
Our promise in return
- An exciting and challenging role
- Management and teamwork skills
- Personal development
- New friendships with like-minded people
- An incredibly rewarding experience
What happens next?
Once we have received your application form, we will be in touch to have a chat with you about what skills and experience you can bring to Coastguard Kawau. This will give you a chance to ask questions and see if your expectations align.
Please note: acceptance as a Coastguard Volunteer is subject to a clean Police Vetting Report being received.