Applications for the Youth Search and Rescue programme are now open for 14 to 16-year-old students, closing 30th September.

Youth Search and Rescue is a 3-year program which involves weekly classroom styled learning followed by weekend adventure-based education in the outdoors to implement the new skills gained. They train, mentor and develop rangatahi to become the next generation of Search and Rescue and Emergency Management volunteers.

They are recognised as the future workforce youth development training organisation for the national search and rescue and emergency response in New Zealand.

Students gain:

•Outdoor education skills, survival, leadership and team capability and confidence

•STEM competencies and NZQA qualifications to complement in-classroom learning

•Opportunity for community engagement and contribution – either voluntary or career

•Achievement of the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards

•Advanced environmental sustainability and flora and fauna awareness. 

More information and the application forms can be found on their website www.YSAR.nz