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Volunteer In Paradise!

At Airlie Beach Lifeguards, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. From supporting beach programs to helping deliver community initiatives, every contribution plays a role in creating a safer and stronger environment for everyone.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels — whether you’re looking to get involved regularly or just lend a hand when you can.

How can you help?

There are a range of ways you can get involved, including:

• Assisting with program delivery and activities
• Supporting instructors and coordinators
• Helping supervise participants during sessions
• Providing first aid support (if qualified)
• General support to ensure programs run smoothly

A large part of our current focus is supporting our Junior Lifeguard Program, where extra hands make a big difference in maintaining a safe, fun, and engaging environment for all participants.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming community
• Help create positive experiences for young people
• Gain confidence and new skills
• Contribute to water safety education in your area
• Make a real impact, no matter how big or small your role

Volunteering Sectors

Beach Patrol

Beach Patrol is at the core of Airlie Beach Lifeguard Club, by providing a lifesaving service to the community.

Main activities that are involved with this sector include,

• Setting Up Beach Patrol

• Inspecting beach in regards to safety, this includes stingers, hazards, rips, crocodiles, marine life, etc.

• Providing First Aid if needed to do so to the community

• Engage with the community, generating a safe environment for water activities

• Close Beach Patrol and pack all equipment away.

Junior Lifeguard Holiday Program

Junior Lifeguard Holiday Program is an initiative created by Airlie Beach Lifeguard Club to invest in the next generation of lifeguards.

Main activities that are involved with this sector include,

• Setting Up Program

• Help enrol kids into program and processing payments

• Inspecting beach in regards to safety, this includes stingers, hazards, rips, crocodiles, marine life, etc.

• Teach younger generation water safety, first aid knowledge and rescue skills

• Run activities that develop teamwork, leadership and responsibility

• Support main administrators and officials of the program

• Engage with the community and parents, generating a safe environment for water activities

• Pack all equipment away at the end of the program

Club Administration

Club administrators are the backbone of the club, these volunteers help organises events and process all administrative duties of the club.

Main activities that are involved with this sector include,

• Help Setting Up Program and or Beach Patrol

• Help enrol kids into program and processing payments

• Management of memberships and monthly newsletters

• Organise volunteer rosters and placements

• Support other sectors, volunteers, administrators and officials of the club

• Engage with the community and volunteers, generating a safe environment for community engagement