05/07/2026
About volunteer roles
It takes a big effort to coordinate Marine Rescue Ulverstone's network and our support teams are as important as our frontline responders, coordinating the training, management, maintenance, and administrative tasks that ensure we are always rescue ready.
If you already have some boating or emergency service knowledge, that’s great. If not, our professional training courses are specifically designed to give you the skills and qualifications you’ll need.
This may include first aid, sea survival, a marine radio operator’s certificate of proficiency and, on completion of the relevant training and sea time requirements, a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal AMSA (AMPA) certificate of competency.
VMR Ulverstone guarantees full coverage of operational costs, ensuring our members can focus on their crucial roles and spend more time engaging with the community.
Boat crew
If you are fit, confident in a range of onboard conditions, can work as part of a team, and thrive during gruelling situations - you could be a perfect crew member. You’ll help to perform water rescues or operations in an emergency and remain effective in high-stress situations, performing vital work in marine search and rescue operations.
General member
A general member role might sound ‘general’ but everyone plays a vital role in a unit’s success. General members support the operational unit with public administrative, educational and community focused event activities. There are also opportunities to learn skills in other areas to support the boating community across Tasmanians coastline and waterways.
We are open Sundays 9am till late and are located at 2 Flora Street West Ulverstone adjacent to the main boat ramp.
All enquires can be made through our Commander Anthony Flannery on 0400063281 or just pop in and meet the crew.
