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If you are interested in joining our fun and friendly volunteer team of crew and radio operators, here at Tauranga Coastguard, in the first instance please visit  Coastguards Volunteer website and complete the application form online.  Please note a Police vet is required to process your application further.

You are also welcome to call into HQ at 72 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point Marina and we would be happy to show you around our operation. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Please read the  brochure about volunteering with Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard

IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO HAVE A MARINE RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE

COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT TAURANGA VOLUNTEER COASTGUARD...SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!!

The next course will take place on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday and Thursday of the month and will be based at HQ in Sulphur Point starting at 7pm, the cost is $70pp and payment in full is required on booking.
 

PLEASE NOTE: There will be strict limits to numbers available, please either email  support@taurangacoastguard.co.nz or phone (07) 578 5579 to secure your spot and for further information.

ARE YOU READY IF THE UNFORESEEN HAPPENS.......

Keep your family safe by ensuring you have a Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard membership
Join Now...... see link below it will take you 5 mins........

www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz/Membership/Join

Think seriously about joining your local Coastguard.  It is your local volunteers that assist you out on the water, by joining your local Coastguard Unit you are supporting them in assisting you and keeping theirs and your community safe.

Hit the JOIN NOW button now!!

Please see Member Terms and Conditions below:

https://drive.google.com/a/taurangacoastguard.co.nz/file/d/10yeLPMPtT1eNNVtJ-Hx3vNFrMsJQQ7nl/view?usp=sharing

UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW & SAVE $50!!!

Digital Entertainment books are now available to purchase with great savings you are supporting our Unit, so purchase one NOW by clicking on the link below:

https://nz.entdigital.net/orderbooks/15g5227

In association with the Acorn Foundation we have created an Endowment Fund, as a means of creating a long term income stream for our Unit.

As part of our long term funding strategy, we have been working with the Acorn Foundation to create an Endowment Fund, whereby donors can contribute to our unit by donating or bequething a sum of money to the Acorn Foundation.

Large function room available for hire - excellent venue for meetings and conferences.

The Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard has an airconditioned meeting room available for hire complete with TV, video, data projector and full kitchen facilities.  This room can cater up to 80 people, with plenty of parking available.  A smaller meeting room upstairs is also available.

Call (07) 578 5579 or email support@taurangacoastguard.co.nz for more information 
 

 Please note we DO NOT hire out for social functions, parties or services

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN WE ARE AT LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE,
WE DO NOT ALLOW OUR KITCHENS TO BE USED
AND WE WILL ONLY ACCOMMODATE UP TO 30 PEOPLE
(LESS AS LEVELS INCREASE)

Please note due to COVID '19 we still have protocols that will need to
be followed when using our facilities, all details will be emailed to you
once a booking has been confirmed with the user

(Please note we do not hire the venue for social events)