Become a Surf Lifesaver

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Surf lifesavers are quintessential to a Queensland beach summer and we couldn’t live without them – without you perhaps!

• Surf lifesavers are trained volunteers that patrol our beaches on weekends and public holidays keeping our community members safe. Surf lifesavers wear the recognised red and yellow patrol uniforms with the long sleeved yellow shirt, red shorts, and red and yellow quartered cap.
• They undertake a number of roles including aquatic rescues, providing first aid and emergency care and providing surf safety information to the public. ‘Preventative action’ is our favourite course of action. While a surf lifesaver is trained to ‘rescue’; preventative actions are the best.
• Becoming a surf lifesaver is satisfying, fun and rewarding. You can lead a fit and healthy lifestyle, become trained in aquatic safety skills and first aid, make new friends, compete in surf sports, and give something back to your local community. You may also help save someone’s life one day.

That sounds great! How do I become a surf lifesaver?

• Join our club and undertake one of our Surf Rescue Certificate (13-15 years old) or Bronze Medallion courses (15 years old and above), held several times throughout the year.
• Our courses are usually held over a 6 week period. Courses dates and details can be found in our Club Calendar.
• Once you have obtained your award, we will present you with your surf lifesaver uniform, allocate you to a patrol group and you can proudly commence your volunteer duties on Palm Beach.

How often would I be on patrol?

• Patrols are on weekends and public holidays between mid September and early May.
• Our volunteers generally patrol once every 3-4 weeks with each patrol lasting 4-5 hours.
• A patrol group generally consists of between 6-8 people.