Location
Nationwide
Local surf life saving clubs nationwide
When
Ongoing
Train to become a volunteer lifeguard with Surf Life Saving NZ. You'll learn rescue techniques, first aid, CPR, and beach safety through our Surf Lifeguard Award programme.
Training runs over several weekends at your local club. Once qualified, you'll patrol your local beach during summer weekends and public holidays.
You must be a strong swimmer (able to swim 400m in under 9 minutes). Minimum age 14. All training and equipment provided by your local club.
Join 5,000+ volunteer lifeguards keeping New Zealand beaches safe.
Get involved
Contact Surf Life Saving New Zealand directly:
About the organisation
Surf Life Saving New ZealandPreventing drowning and injury on New Zealand beaches. Our volunteer lifeguards patrol beaches, educate communities, and save lives every summer.
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