Become a Rescue Helicopter Volunteer

Do you have a little spare time on your hands?

Have you ever considered becoming a volunteer?

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and a great opportunity to meet new friends and provide a valuable service to the local community.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers operate in three main areas of the rescue helicopter's service: fund raising, conducting tours and guest speakers.  Their involvement helps provide necessary fund-raising and increases the community awareness of this free life-saving service. Occasionally, people with specific skills are required for a one-time task, e.g. carpentry, data entry, etc. The helicopter rescue service relies on these dedicated people to assist in providing an exemplary level of service to south-east Queensland.

Becoming a voluteer is easy

All you need is a willingness to learn, a desire to help, a love of meeting people, a neat presentation, customer service skills, a smile and a little time.

As a volunteer, your hours of work are flexible and can be fitted into your lifestyle.

You can elect to work in any or all of the three areas of fund raising, tour directing and guest speaking.  However, from time to time you may be asked to help in other areas such as Open Days or major fund raising.

Working in a team provides not only the opportunity to learn extra skills, but to meet new friends whilst at the same time gaining personal satisfaction in helping this vital and worthwhile organisation.

What we want in a volunteer

• Either gender
• Aged 18 to 80+
• Can work in a team
• Enjoys meeting people
• Has a half day spare each week or fortnight
• Is neat and presentable
• Has a good knowledge of, and is willing to learn more about, the service we represent
• Customer service skills
• Positive attitude

What's in it for you?

Being a volunteer means that we do not pay you.

Yet being a volunteer provides its own rewards.

Not only do our volunteers gain valuable experience, but they often meet new friends.

Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service provides a number of services for our volunteers:

• In-house on-the-job training
• Coffee/tea and biscuits
• Social activities throughout the year
• Opportunity to attend Open Days
• Opportunity to attend the Service's hanger and behind-the-scenes areas
• Most of all - SATISFACTION!

How do I become a volunteer?

To become a volunteer, just phone us on (07) 5458 8700 to set an appointment for an interview.