Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Marine Rescue Hervey Bay is a 100% volunteer organisation and we are always seeking new members for the unit. The positions available are listed below so depending on your preference we would welcome you aboard. (We do not dictate what position you will undertake).

As a Marine Rescue Volunteer you will be joining a dedicated team who share your commitment to helping the community in a marine environment.

In order to become a volunteer you need to be aged 18 and over and ideally live locally within Hervey Bay.

On becoming a volunteer you will be trained in the job you have chosen by our qualified staff. Compentency levels are ongoing and vary with each role in the unit.

Regardless of whether you are a crew member on one of our vessels or doing a sausage sizzle on a Saturday morning ,we are very much a team all committed to the role of Safety of Lives at Sea.

So come and see us and we will discuss with you the options available, then: WELCOME ABOARD !

Boat Crew Volunteer Positions

Core duties:

• Crew operations
• Charts and navigation
• Radio procedures
• Seamanship

Radio Operators Volunteer Positions

Core duties:

• Radio procedures
• Public relations
• Weather information
• Liaise with water Police and Marine Safety Queensland

Admin Staff Volunteer Positions

Core duties:

• Interpersonal skills
• Telephone coordination
• General office administration

Social Events Staff Volunteer Positions

Core duties:

• Fund raising
• Coordination of events
• Interpersonal skills

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer then please download and complete the form below. Once your request has been received and processed, you will shortly thereafter be invited to your relevant unit for a chat about what we do, what is involved, commitment levels and so forth. If Marine Rescue is for you, you can complete the necessary paperwork at the unit.