How Can You Help?
Join us as a volunteer and become part of the lifeline keeping Aotearoa’s beaches safe—whether you’re on patrol or helping behind the scenes, you’ll learn new skills, join an incredible community, and help save lives.
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Patrol Support
Our Patrol Support members play just as vital a role as our lifeguards in our patrol teams. Patrol Support award encompasses the Lifeguard Award, without the water components. If you’re interested in being involved in patrols on your local beach, but don’t want to do the water aspects – this role is for you!
Lifeguard
We can’t operate without these key volunteers who keep NZ coastlines safe year-round. Come with your swimming ability, and we will teach you First aid, CPR skills, beach management. Become a vital part of our patrols.
Governance and Committee Support
Our clubs are run by amazing volunteer committees. Do you have governance experience or transferable skills from your workplace? Clubs are looking for guidance on areas including but not limited to, fundraising, finance, strategy, administration.
General Volunteer
Keen to volunteer but not sure where you fit in? Each club has a variety of ‘odd jobs’ that they need help with. Including but not limited to, maintenance, fundraising and event support.
“Joining Surf Lifesaving was the best thing I ever did. I have made amazing friends and learnt lifelong skills.”
Amy – Waikuku SLSC
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Three out of four roles don’t need swimming skills.
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Every role builds skills you can use for life.
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One person "you" can help save a life.