An active volunteer is a person who belongs to a local Unit and assists with the running of that Unit. An active volunteer can be a crew member who will learn the skills required to assist as a crew member or a skipper on a Coastguard rescue vessel. Other roles include Radio Operator, Committe Member and Search and Rescue Controller. A SAR controller assists Police in the coordination of Search and Rescue operations. As mentioned an active volunteer can also become a committee member. A committee role can include general organisation, fundraising and media responsibilities or training and safety responsibilities. Every one has a strength in a particular area and an active volunteer can contribute to the Coastguard in a variety of ways.

The dedication of an active volunteer is rewarded by the new friendships formed not only with other members but also with the people whose lives are saved by the amazing job that our active volunteers perform.