Coastguard Queenstown is on the hunt for some ‘‘good sorts’’ to join its volunteer crew.

Part of Coastguard Queenstown’s 2023 volunteer recruitment campaign, the Queenstown operation’s looking for vollies for shore crew, unit radio operations, and ‘‘designated person ashore’’.

Established in 2008, Coastguard Queenstown now has 31 volunteers, across a range of different roles.

Coastguard NZ CEO Callum Gillespie says regardless of whether vollies are seasoned boaties, or people with a passion for supporting the community, there’s a place for everyone within the organisation.

‘‘Being on the water is a huge part of who we are as Kiwis.

‘‘Our job is to make sure people are safe, by giving great advice as they head out, or helping them when they get in a spot of bother.

‘‘Volunteering for Coastguard is more than just our on-water capability.

‘‘We have amazing shore crews, from our radio operators to training coordinators, whose efforts enable us to bring people home safely.

‘‘It takes a crew to save a life.’’

To learn more, or apply for a vollie position, visit volunteers.coastguard/nz

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