Volunteer as a coastguard
Who can apply
All of the following must apply:
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you’re aged 18 or over
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you have a full UK driving licence - some stations may accept you without one
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you live or work within 30 minutes of the rescue station - check the areas and coastguard stations you can apply to
Your local station may have further requirements, for example, you may need to live closer to the station.
Email Coastguard Rescue Service enquiries to find out if the station where you want to apply will accept you without a full driving licence.
Coastguard Rescue Service enquiries
crsenquiries@mcga.gov.uk
Health and fitness
You need to be reasonably fit and generally in good health. You must also:
- weigh 120kg or less
- have a waist measurement of 110cm or less
You must take a health and fitness test, and meet eyesight and hearing requirements.
If you have type 1 diabetes there will be restrictions on what activities you can do. Email Coastguard Rescue Service enquiries to find out if these restrictions will affect you.
Coastguard Rescue Service enquiries
crsenquiries@mcga.gov.uk