Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Coast Guard Auxiliary utilizes MF/HF/VHF communications on vessels, land mobile units, aircraft and fixed-land units. In order for an Auxiliarist to operate radio equipment not installed on a vessel on Coast Guard Auxiliary business, the radio equipment must meet certain Coast Guard requirements, and the Auxiliarist must complete a Coast Guard qualification standard. Auxiliarists and facilities meeting all of these requirements are members of a Coast Guard District telecommunications system and are considered "Government Stations" when conducting official Coast Guard or Auxiliary business. Auxiliarists will receive and transmit information about waterway dangers or problems, overdue vessels and other official communications within the geographic area of a Coast Guard Station. Use of amateur radio service is available during disasters and emergencies. Auxiliarists committed over 42,000 hours of service standing watch at fixed land radio stations, and performed land mobile radio patrols for nearly 12,000 hours.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, and pass a basic background check. There are no upper age limits or height/weight standards, although for operational activities, you must be physically able to perform certain tasks. There are no minimum service hours – you can serve as little or as much as you want.
You do not have to own a boat or participate in water-based operations to join the Auxiliary.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Flotilla 22

We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Stephen Gillooly, Chief Operating Officer, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

20 Crispin Road Highlands, NJ 07732 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located at the US Coast Guard base within the National Park at the northern most tip of Sandy Hook. Enter the Park from Route 36 in Highlands, NJ and proceed north to the gate. This is a secure military facility, and advance arrangements are required for visitors or meetings.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line to Red Bank, then NJT Bus 834 to Highlands. Buses drop off at or near entrance to Sandy Hook - no transportation into the park. Phone 1-800-772-2222.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 60   Nearest Bus Stop: New Jersey Transit Bus 834 stops near the park entrance. Phone 1-800-772-2222 for schedule. Academy Lines bus service operates direct from New York City to Highlands. Phone 732-291-1300 or 1-800-242-1339 for schedule. , 30 minute walk