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We’re Looking for Volunteer Instructors

By YSAR Dunedin | Posted: Wednesday June 25, 2025

Do you want to help train the next generation of search and rescue volunteers?

Youth Search and Rescue Dunedin are looking for volunteers who can help train our group of highly motivated and enthusiastic youth in search and rescue techniques. If you have skills and experience in any of these areas, we would love you to get in touch: 

  • Survival skills 

  • Navigation 

  • Bush craft 

  • Radio comms 

  • Search and rescue techniques 

  • First aid 

  • Emergency response 

  • Outdoor education 

  • Emergency Management 

  • FENZ, Police, St. Johns, Surf Lifesaving, Coastguard, Scouts 

The curriculum, planning, and resources are all provided. You just turn up and teach. Not only can you impart your own life-saving knowledge and skills to our Tamariki, but you can also meet and learn from the other instructors and volunteers from other sectors. 

Time commitment 

Classroom teaching alongside other instructors on Wednesday nights 7-8.30pm during first 3 school terms, six weekend training exercises throughout the year (approx. one per month Mar – Sep), and an end of year exercise in October, all shared with other instructors. 

Requirements 

Experience in one or more areas above, living in or near the Dunedin area, full driver license, and a clean police vet. 

Enquiries 

If you would like further information, please contact Jorn Haack, YSAR Dunedin by email [email protected] or phone 027 1810 0763. Applications before 11 July please.