How to apply

Once you know which area and coastguard station to apply to, you can apply online to volunteer.

Not all stations have volunteering opportunities. When you start your application you’ll be told which stations do.

If your chosen station does not have opportunities at the moment, check back and apply at a later date.

Apply to be a volunteer coastguard

You can apply to more than one station, so long as each station is no more than 30 minutes from where you live or work.

Apply now

If you have any questions

You can email Coastguard Rescue Service enquiries.

Coastguard Rescue Service enquiries
crsenquiries@mcga.gov.uk