Marine Rescue NSW is now accepting new members. As a Marine Rescue NSW volunteer you'll be joining more than 2,400 trained professionals who share your commitment to helping the community in a marine environment.

To become a volunteer you need to be aged 16 and over. We hope to begin a cadet program in the coming months for under 16s. Some activities you can do once you have joined up: become a crewman, a radio operator, a skipper of a rescue vessel, help to fundraise, and enjoy the social life amongst a friendly team of community service orientated people.

Please click here to complete an online Interested in Joining MRNSW form. Once your request has been received and processed, you will shortly thereafter be invited to pop in for a cuppa and a chat about what we do, what is involved, commitment levels, etc. If Marine Rescue is for you, you can complete the necessary paperwork at the unit.

Skills:

If you have marine skills already... GREAT. If not, we can teach you everything from the ground up including getting your NSW Maritime Boating Licence, First Aid and your Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency. In addition, we are always keen to recruit people with administration skills including accountancy and other backgrounds including engineering, electrical, carpentry and plumbing to assist in the smooth running of a Unit.

Lastly, as our organisation works on a very high level of trust within your local community, all new applicants for volunteer membership of Marine Rescue NSW are required to undergo a National Criminal History Record Check (CrimTrac) prior to being offered membership. The mere existence of a criminal record will not alone or necessarily disqualify you from membership. The necessary forms will be given to you when you visit your local unit.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you aboard.

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