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LIFEGUARDS WANTED YEAR-ROUND-& PR, Writers, Fundraisers, Photographers, Mechanics, Techies WANTED

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ORGANIZATION: Southampton Village Ocean Rescue

  • 4 people are interested
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We Are Currently Looking to Build Up Our Team

You do NOT need to be a certified lifeguard to join!

JOIN SVOR

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE * SVOR.org RESCUE SWIMMERS

If you are ocean rescue certified, reliable & live within 20 miles of Southampton Village;

we would love you to join SVOR as a rescue swimmer.

If you are not currently ocean rescue certified but in good shape with strong swimming skills;

we would be happy to train you to become a rescue swimmer.

AUXILIARY MEMBERS (non-rescue swimmers)

If you like hanging out with lifeguards, would like to give back to the community and live within 20 miles of Southampton Village; we have plenty of positions to fill that don't involve getting in the water. Auxiliary members are always welcome to swim and train with us.

NON-RESCUE SWIMMER POSITIONS

  • Photographers

  • Videographers

  • Writers / PR

  • Fundraisers

  • Grant Writers

  • Event Coordinators & Assistants

  • Food Prep - we have food at our meetings

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to join

  • If you summer within 20 miles of Southampton Village we have Seasonal Memberships

More opportunities with Southampton Village Ocean Rescue

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Southampton Village Ocean Rescue

Location:

Coopers Beach, Southampton, NY 11968, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue (SVOR) is to respond to emergencies in the ocean and bay, throughout the Village of Southampton, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We believe that one drowning is too many and are dedicated to safeguarding the beaches in and around Southampton. We recognize that preventative lifeguarding is a key component to saving lives. Members actively promote water safety and education and have training programs in place for high school students. In addition, members safeguard swimmers in charitable events that involve open water, as well as other water-related functions in Southampton. We believe that one drowning is too many!

Description

SVOR is a volunteer first responder organization, dedicated to making expeditious and safe water rescues year-round at all unprotected beaches in and around Southampton Village. Every month SVOR trains in different locations, coordinating with numerous emergency agencies, to be prepared for any aquatic emergency. SVOR rescuers are ocean lifeguard- and CPR-certified.If you are interested and not certified, we will train you at no cost.

We also have positions for members that don't involve getting in the water:

  • Photographers
  • Writers / PR
  • Fundraisers
  • Event Coordinators & Assistants
  • Mechanics
  • Construction

If you want to help please check out our website and contact us: SVOR.org (click on "join" to fill out an application)

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Emergency & Safety
Sports & Recreation
Community, Emergency & Safety, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Coopers Neck Lane - Coopers BeachSouthampton, NY 11968

(40.90452,-72.41398)
 

DATE POSTED

January 21, 2024

SKILLS

  • Cooking / Catering
  • Event Design & Planning
  • Photography
  • Public Relations
  • Administrative Support
  • Grant Writing / Research

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • If you are looking to be a non-lifeguard member - the time commitment is much less - and mostly how much you want to help out - reach out to us for more information

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