“Many hands make light work” – John Heywood
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Volunteers are often the back-bone to many community sporting groups. The Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club operates largely through volunteers from generous community-minded members. There are a number of opportunities in which you can get involved.
Volunteer lifesavers are essential for ensuring public safety at beaches, providing critical rescue and first aid services while educating the community on water safety.
Their efforts help prevent accidents and save lives, all while reducing the financial burden on local resources.
Volunteer lifesaving patrols run from September to May each year and are one of the most rewarding experiences for those wanting to give back to the community.
To become a volunteer lifesaver, you must complete your Bronze Medallion. This course is made up of surf and pool swims, full first aid and CPR, rescue radio operation and standard surf rescue skills.
Once qualified, you will be assigned a patrol group and placed into our club patrol roster.​
Complete a partipcation enquiry form below.
With every Nipper enrolment, at least one parent must be an Associate Member of the club for your child to participate in activities. There are many ways that you can support and give back to the community through volunteering.
To assist with the smooth functioning and operation of our club, support is required in the following areas:
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Helping with the BBQ / Canteen
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Assisting with club fundraising or raffles
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Assisting with nipper activities beach set up/pack up
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Gear and equipment maintenance
To assist in the overall development of nippers, you can assist in the following areas:
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Education or training of members
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An official at carnivals
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A coach assisting with training
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Assisting with water safety
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Being an age manager
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Completing other awards and patrol
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Youth activities or development
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Being a member of the Junior Activities Committee
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Becoming a member of the Club Management Committee
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Complete a participation enquiry form below.
All lifesaving club members 18 years or over are required to hold a Blue Card. The card is issued by the Queensland Government Commission and is essential for anyone working with or volunteering with children.
A Blue Card ensures Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving that you have been properly screened for and have been deemed suitable for working with children.
When applying for this card, please ensure you have formal identification with you such as a driver’s license, passport or birth certificate and a credit/debit card or Medicare card for this application.
Current blue cards must be renewed every two years. If you have a current card please check the expiry date. Renewals can take a few weeks so if it is due in the next month or two please complete a renewal form.
You will need to show identification at the administration office for this application.​
Your members portal, connecting you to all:
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Training facilities and information
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Patrol hours and rosters
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Members calendar and events