Join Us

To become a volunteer at Marine Rescue Ballina simply click this link and select Ballina as the unit. Expression of Interest – Marine Rescue NSW

To learn why you should join our winning team, read on.

You’ll meet new people, learn new skills, serve your community and help us in our mission of saving lives on the water.

Our members come from all walks of life and there’s a job for almost everyone at their local unit, whether it’s monitoring and maintaining radio communications, crewing an offshore search and rescue vessel, or providing fundraising, administrative or other support.

Communications

Our radio operators monitor the airwaves around-the-clock for emergency calls from boaters in distress and dispatch rescue teams in response to emergencies and other incidents. They maintain vital communications during rescue operations and provide a range of essential safety services.

Crew

Our rescue vessel crews are equipped with state-of-the-art vessels for their life-saving work to respond to emergencies and other incidents on the water, returning thousands of boaters home safely each year and providing operational support to a range of community events and celebrations on the iconic Sydney Harbour and regional waterways.

Community

Every frontline team needs a support crew. Our volunteers also take on important unit training, management, fundraising, maintenance, catering and other administrative roles needed to maintain operational standards and readiness.