You don’t have to live on the coast to get involved with surf life saving. Members are trained in lifesaving skills including surf awareness, first aid, and resuscitation while completing their Bronze Medallion.

Theory is taught centrally at South Brisbane. Practical training in the surf is conducted on the Gold or Sunshine Coast.

As a Brisbane Lifesaving Service member the expected volunteer commitment is only around half a day each month.

Brisbane Lifesaving Service volunteers have the opportunity to move into specialist areas on completion of their initial training including: rescue water craft, communications, and the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service to name a few.

You can still volunteer with Brisbane Lifesaving Service even if you can’t swim. There are plenty of other ways for Brisbane residents volunteer with Surf Life Saving Queensland without getting wet. Many of members take on roles such as First Aid Officer, or Radio Operator, among others.

If you are interested in signing up to the Brisbane Lifesaving Service, send through your full name, email and phone number via this email. 

For more information on Brisbane Lifesaving Service, click here.

For information on how to sign up online, click this link  – BLS Signing Up Online