Volunteer to make a difference – join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!:The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the uniformed civilian volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, is always looking for more volunteers interested in serving their country and their community.
The Coast Guards philosophy is "ready for today...preparing for tomorrow" against all threats and all hazards. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an integral part of that philosophy and Team Coast Guard, performing all Coast Guard missions authorized by Congress, with the exception of direct law enforcement and military action.
We conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist the Coast Guard with homeland security duties, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, perform environmental awareness missions, as well as many other activities.
Training opportunities (most of which are free) include boat crew and coxswain (small boat operator), vessel examiner, boating safety class instructor, public affairs, and many others. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 17 years old, and pass a basic background check. There are no upper age limits or height/weight standards (although for boat crew, you must be able to perform certain tasks). There are no minimum service hours – you can serve as little or as much as you want.
For more information, send an email to uscgauxvsc@comcast.net, or simply reply to this email with the best way to contact you (phone, email, etc.) and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You do not have to own a boat to become a member.
SEMPER PARATUS! (Always Ready)