NSRI celebrates its volunteers as part of Volunteer Recognition Day
Spokesperson Andrew Ingram said the organisation was grateful for the commitment of its volunteers, many of whom go above and beyond in service to their communities.
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CAPE TOWN - As part of Volunteer Recognition Day, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is celebrating the dedicated individuals who give their time and effort to help save lives along South Africa's coastline.
With over 1,500 volunteers stationed at 59 rescue bases nationwide, the NSRI said these committed men and women were the backbone of its water safety and search and rescue operations.
Spokesperson Andrew Ingram said the organisation was grateful for the commitment of its volunteers, many of whom go above and beyond in service to their communities.
He added that the NSRI was looking to expand its volunteer network to give more South Africans the opportunity to get involved in lifesaving work.
"At the NSRI, we honour the incredible men and women who give their time to save lives on South African waters, from sea rescue and search and rescue crews to the survival swimming instructors and pink recue buoy custodians, our 1,500 volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things."