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The term volunteer is contested — there is no one agreed-to definition, and the term is frequently debated. Some say a volunteer is someone who performs or offers to perform service out of his or her own free will, without payment, usually in support of a non-profit organization, mission-based initiative or community. Others say the term volunteer can apply to someone who receives a stipend for his or her service, as long as the volunteer is engaged in full-time service and has no other paid job. The term is usually used for such service to non-profit organizations, civil society organizations or even initiatives that originate in the public sector (schools, city offices, etc.), but not for those who work for free for a for-profit business.

Some people volunteer formally, through a non-profit organization/charity. Other people volunteer informally, helping a sick neighbor, for instance. Some volunteer for clinical trials or other medical research, and may even donate their bodies to science after their death.

The year 2001 was the International Year of the Volunteer, as designated by the United Nations. Every 5 December is International Volunteer Day, also designated by the United Nations. 2005 was the United Kingdom Year of the Volunteer.

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@SuperBowl2012 Thank you for making the Volunteer Credentials & Uniform Pickup such a well-organized and pleasant event! #SUPERimpressed
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@SuperBowl2012 Thank you for making the Volunteer Credentials & Uniform Pickup such a well-organized and pleasant event! #SUPERimpressed
don't forget about the #volunteer drive 1/26/12 from 4-6:30pm. 98 E State St Sharon PA! Hope to see you there!
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don't forget about the #volunteer drive 1/26/12 from 4-6:30pm. 98 E State St Sharon PA! Hope to see you there!
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Aberdeen Coastguard Coast Rescue Team UK - Information about the team, equipment and recent incidents as well as news and links. Based on the North Eastern coast of Scotland, UK.
Meta Description: [ Find details of this coast emergency rescue service in North East Scotland in an emergency dial 999 or 112 & ask for Coastguard. maritime gallery ]

Albany Sea Rescue Squad - About the squad serving the South coast Western Australia, including marine radio frequencies, news and events.

Antigua Barbuda Search and Rescue - A non-profit marine search and rescue organization based in Antigua. Includes information on how to join, current and upcoming events, links and contact details.

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard - Features information regarding what they do and how to contact the various branches. Organisation formed in 1961 to promote safety in the operation of small craft.

Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association - Gives information on boat safety as well as the unit's formation, resources, contact details and local weather reports. This Volunteer association is supported solely by donations from private individuals and businesses.
Meta Description: [ BASRA is a dedicated non-profit voluntary organization committed to saving the lives of distressed seamen or airmen in the Bahamas. ]

Barry Coastguard Search and Rescue Team - Information on the team, their location, incidents attended and useful links to other rescue organisations. Situated in Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, UK.
Meta Description: [ Information on the Team, our location, incidents attended and useful links to other rescue organisations. ]

Beer Coastguard Unofficial Site - As well as having many links to other Coastguard sites, there is also a photo gallery and video clips about the volunteer team based in East Devon, England. The Beer team also incorporates the Sidmouth IRT (Initial Response Team).
Meta Description: [ beer, coastguard, beer coastguard, devon, sailing, boats, marine, rescue, saftey, anthony king, kingsmead, kingsmead consultancy, boat, tide, tides, weather, awards, MCA, RNLI, agency, maritime, SOS, 999, beach, sidmouth, seaton, lyme regis ]

BULSAR-Bulgarian Sea Volunteers - Useful information for SAR operations and problems in the Bulgarian Black Sea SAR Region.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - News, FAQs and informative publications about the nonprofit organisation.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific Region - Public and members sections, showing photos, news and events about the volunteer marine rescue service which also promotes public Boating Safety in British Columbia and the Yukon area of Canada.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Pacific Unit 12 - Halfmoon Bay - Gives information about a unit that provides voluntary maritime search and rescue on the coast of British Columbia and the straight of Georgia Canada.
Meta Description: [ Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Pacific Unit 12 Halfmoon Bay - providing dedicated volentary maritime search and rescue on the sunshine coast of BC and the straight of georgia ]

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Six - Describes a volunteer unit dedicated to marine safety that is based in the North Arm on the Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada.

Canadian Lifeboat Institution - Site includes mission, station locations, board and membership information, a journal and other news, photos, donor and contact information for this volunteer Canadian marine search and rescue organization.

Coastguard Eastern Region NZ - About search and rescue activities by Volunteer Coastguard units of New Zealand's Eastern region, plus weather links, VHF radio frequencies and boating education.
Meta Description: [ New Zealand Coastguard Eastern Region, Search and Rescue Activities by Volunteer Coastguard units of New Zealand's Eastern Region, plus Weather Links, VHF Radio Frequencies, Boating Education ]

Coastguard Northern Region NZ - Contains information about the governing body for the Northern quarter of the Coastguard units in New Zealand.

Coastguard Southern Region NZ - Describes the organization that is to assist and support its volunteer units that stretch from Kaikoura and Greymouth down to Bluff and Riverton in the South Island of New Zealand.

Coastguard WebRing - Dedicated to Search and Rescue in the UK and across the world, to bring together all members of the community.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to Search & Rescue in the UK and across the world, to bring together all members of the Search & Rescue community. ]

Cromer Coastguard UK - Gives tide times and surf information as well as details on the unit.

Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles Citizens Rescue Organization - About a volunteer Search And Rescue Organization based at approx. 12N068W, whose main activities are the search for and rescue of human lives in distress at sea.

Fremantle Sea Rescue - Comprehensive information about the Volunteer group based in Western Australia. They provide 24/7 radio coverage, training and assistance on the water with 3 dedicated rescue vessels.
Meta Description: [ The official web site of the Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue Group. We are a not for profit organisation who provides boating assistance and radio coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located in Fremantle, Western Australia ]

Howick Volunteer Coastguard - Contains contact details, history, current equipment and latest news about a group who undertake marine search and rescue in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, New Zealand. They also offer education courses in boating safety.
Meta Description: [ Howick Volunteer Coastguard for Marine Search and Rescue in Auckland New Zealand ]

Kapiti Volunteer Coastguard - Information on the Coastguard unit and the Boating Club, situated on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand.

Lake Taupo Volunteer Coastguard NZ - Details on the operation of the unit, situated on Lake Taupo, New Zealand, which operates a radio service to answer emergency calls, a dedicated rescue vessel, education and lake watchers.

Manukau Volunteer Coastguard - About a unit based in French Bay on Manukau Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand with a link to a local weather site.
Meta Description: [ The Masnukau Volunteer Coastguard is based in French Bay on the mighty Maunukau Harbour ]

National Coastwatch Institution - Voluntary organisation, which undertakes coastal watching in areas of the United Kingdom where the coastguard no longer operates. Includes locations, web cams, and press releases.
Meta Description: [ National Coastwatch Institution Official Web Site Home page ]

404 National Sea Rescue Institute - Includes links, photos and information about crew and craft of the volunteer station of the NSRI Sea Rescue Station 9 in South Africa.

National Sea Rescue Institute South Africa - Member of the International Lifeboat Committee, and of the SASAR Maritime Sub-Committee. The Institutes headquarters are situated in their own building in Sea Point, Cape Town.

Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society - CCGA Unit 33 - A slide show with new and current member info, training info, area of operation, some games for the kids and photo gallery of an organization of volunteers that prevent loss of life or threat of injury resulting from marine distress incidents through emergency intervention with a fast response vessel.
Meta Description: [ The Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society is an organization of volunteers providing administrative and fundraising activities in support of Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 33, Oak Bay, British Columbia. ]

Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 109th Squadron - About a support group of the Philippine Coast Guard composed of dedicated and civic-spirited personnel committed to a noble cause.
Meta Description: [ The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary is the support group of the Philippine Coast Guard composed of dedicated and civic-spirited personnel committed to a noble cause. ]

Poole Auxiliary Coastguard - News and contact information about the local auxiliary coastguard unit with useful links to other organisations.

Port Macquarie Sea Rescue - Includes history, boat details, supporters links, a real time Bar Camera and detailed information about the volunteer marine rescue organisation providing search, rescue and local boating services to waters surrounding Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.

Port Talbot Coastguard Search and Rescue - Includes record of all call outs, history, team members, wrecks, newsletter, slide show, awards, first aid information, ship visits, and live weather reports.
Meta Description: [ Port Talbot Coastguard Search and Rescue Emergency Service team in south wales Main Index call outs updated as we have them. ,history,games, Weather, station tour also Live updated news feeds. ]

Royal New Zealand Coastguard Federation Inc. - Nationwide marine search and rescue service, provided by volunteers. Includes safety tips, contacts of local units and membership information.

Runswick Bay Rescue Boat Association UK - Describes an inshore rescue facility funded and manned on a voluntary basis by the local community, and complementing the services of HM Coastguards and RNLI.
Meta Description: [ A voluntary inshore rescue boat funded independently by the local community at Runswick Bay. ]

500 Sea Rescue Station 19 - Gives emergency contacts, Sea Rescue history, news, crew activity, craft details, sponsors and other links for the 2001 rescue base of the year. Stationed at Richards Bay they are responsible for the Zululand coastline from Tugela River mouth in the south, to the Mozambique border in the north.

Search and Rescue Charitable Foundation - Overview of volunteer rescue organizations in the south-west North Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean. Includes donation form and contact information.

South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron - Gives information on the history, training courses offered, membership, flotilla areas, function room hire, sponsors, links and upcoming events of a unit that began in 1960.

South Cumbria Coastguard - Information on the nine units around the coastline, including Morecambe Bay.

Swedish Sea Rescue Institution - An important part of the integrated Swedish Sea rescue service. Also work in close co-operation with similar associations and organisations in other countries.
Meta Description: [ Svenska Sällskapet för Räddning af Skeppsbrutne sysslar med räddning av människoliv till sjöss och bildades av människor med ett stort intresse för Sjöräddning Sjösäkerhet och Sjöassistans. ]

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Association Inc. - Information on marine forecasts, tide timetables, education, membership, and funding along with pictures and feedback forms.

Tenby CoastGuard - Gives an insight into the workings of the Tenby CRT (Coast Rescue Team), but also Manorbier and Caldey IRTs (Immediate Response Teams).
Meta Description: [ Information on Tenby Coastguard, photos of the Tenby team and general tenby safety information. Photo gallery updated with recent callouts and rescues. ]

The Reservist Magazine - US magazine with articles about Coastguards from around the world.
Meta Description: [ Reservist Magazine ]

Torbay and Berry Head Coastguard - Information about the local coastguard rescue team and their callouts.
Meta Description: [ Accounts of two coastguard rescue teams torbay and berry head giving details of rescues they have been involved in., all about the coastguard rescue teams around torbay ]

Tutukaka Coastguard and Marine Radio - Offers details of the radio operators manning this marine radio station and crews manning the rescue boat, based in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.
Meta Description: [ Tutukaka Coastguard based in the harbour marina complex Tutukaka,Whangarei,Northland New Zealand. ]

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Information about the civilian volunteer arm of this organization.
Meta Description: [ U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary ]

Victoria Point Volunteer Marine Rescue - Site dedicated to volunteers who carry out search and rescue and the saving of lives at sea near Victoria Point Queensland Australia. Education, training and safety services is also offered.
Meta Description: [ VMR - Volunteer Marine Rescue Victoria Point Queensland Australia - Volunteers dedicated to search and rescue and the saving of lives at sea. ]

Virgin Islands Search and Rescue - Informative site about the voluntary organization dedicated to the saving of life at sea. They provides a permanent 24-hour search and rescue service in British Virgin Island's waters.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Queensland - Contains useful boating information for the mariner and provides an insight into the operations and structure of the association, based in Moreton Bay, gateway to Brisbane, Australia.

404 Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard - News, incidents, information and pictures about a unit based on an island in the entrance to Auckland Harbour, New Zealand.

Waikanae Volunteer Coastguard - Gives information about the marine rescue service based at Waikanae Beach on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

404 Wanganui Volunteer Coastguard Inc. - Information about the group of volunteers based near Wanganui, New Zealand. They currently operate a rescue boat and two local Coastguard radio stations.

Wellington Volunteer Coastguard inc - Offers crew and rescue details, training information, a photo gallery and items for sale.
Meta Description: [ Fireworks Splice HTML, The defining moment that so tragically expressed the need for a Life-Boat Service based in Wellington was the sinking of the 'Wahine' in Wellington harbour, 1968. This need was eventually met by the founding of this organisation. ]

Whangarei Coastguard - History and contact details of a unit in the North of New Zealand

404 Whangaruru Volunteer Coastguard - Information about the unit based in the North East of the North Island, New Zealand. They have an ongoing commitment to preventative education and rescue training. They cover an area from Cape Brett in the North to Whananaki in the South.

Whitfords Volunteer Sea Rescue - Details a volunteer organization of people dedicated to the safety at sea of people within their community. Sea search and rescue, and training of the boating public, is their priority. They are situated in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia.

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