Help people in distress, make great new friends and receive internationally recognized training!
The Victoria Coast Guard Auxiliary Station has recently opened volunteer positions for Search and Rescue Crew members. Prior marine experience not necessary, but considered an asset. We offer world class training and state-of-the-art dedicated rescue vessels to keep Victoria waters safe 24/7. Help save lives at sea by joining our crews!
Join Us!
There are many ways to become involved in what we do. You can choose to join the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific (CCGA-P), the Victoria Marine Rescue Society (VMRS), or both. Membership in Station 35 can be a rewarding experience, not only will you get the opportunity to assist others in need but you will also receive excellent training and make some lasting friendships along the way.
Step 1
Sign-up and join the Auxiliary35/VMRS e-mail list (right), to receive updates on training offerings and unit news. |
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General Station Meetings
Victoria Edelweiss Club 108 Niagara Street, Victoria BC
(Park in back, meeting room on left at top of stairs)
General Station & Recruiting Meeting - 6:30PM second Wednesday of every month
For more info email recruiting@vmrs.org or read our Frequently Asked Questions.
(Park in back, meeting room on left at top of stairs)
General Station & Recruiting Meeting - 6:30PM second Wednesday of every month
For more info email recruiting@vmrs.org or read our Frequently Asked Questions.
CCGA Membership
We are currently accepting applications from mariners available during the weekdays for at least 5 days per month. Potential candidates must be willing to carry a pager and able to respond to our boat located at Ogden Point within 15 minutes.
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Commitment Policy
While all Station 35 members are volunteers, this does not diminish the importance of providing a qualified and reliable marine rescue service. Therefore, all members are required to:
- Commit to a duty crew (or possibly a spare to cover others when needed) and go on call for every rotation
- Find a member to cover all or part of a rotation they must miss due to work or family issues
- Be active in and complete the minimum training within a set time frame (New Crew - 3 months, Basic Crew - 2 years)
Stage 1: Recruit Crew - Requirements prior to approving an application for membership.
Member ApplicationIf you are interested in possibly joining Station 35, please attend one of our monthly meetings. After the meeting our station recruiting officer will meet with you and go over everything in detail.
In order to ensure commitment to the station, all applicants are required to attend a total of 3 station activities prior to their application being approved, and requires on average 2-3 months. Once your application is submitted, it will go through an approval process at the CCGA-P office and you will receive your membership number and card within 1-2 weeks. You will then be eligible for the New Crew Course, held 1-2 times per year depending on crewing requirements. Come out and see why so many great people volunteer with Victoria Marine Rescue! You won't regret it. 
| Stage 2: New Crew - Eligible to begin on-the-water training and join a crew as a trainee SAR member
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