Youth Search and Rescue is a 3-year program for students aged 14-16yrs that combines weekly classroom-style learning with weekend adventure-based education in the outdoors to apply the new skills acquired.

We train, mentor, and develop our rangatahi to become the next generation of Search and Rescue and Emergency Management volunteers. We are recognised as the future workforce youth development training organisation for national search and rescue and emergency response in New Zealand.

Students will gain:

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

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

• Opportunities 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

Please find attached our promotional material, and here is a link to our promotional video: YSAR Students - YouTube

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