Announcing YSAR’s 2025 Organisation Leadership Framework
Empowering our communities – YSAR Leadership Framework At YSAR, we’re all about collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. In line with these values, we’re proud to present our updated Organisation Leadership […]
Empowering the Future: YSAR’s Commitment to Youth Leadership and Lifelong Service
At YSAR, we believe in empowering young people to take control of their future and tackle the challenges of a complex world. Today’s youth face unprecedented pressures—rapid technological change, environmental issues, and the impact of social media—but we aim to turn a sense of hopelessness into opportunity. Through our programme, young people transition from adolescence to adulthood, gaining the skills, confidence, and leadership abilities needed to thrive.
Our graduates go on to become well-rounded individuals, making valuable contributions across sectors, from search and rescue to private industry. At YSAR, we share the values of organisations like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award and Outward Bound, understanding the lasting impact of empowering youth through challenge and service.
If you believe in the potential of youth and want to partner with us to shape the future, contact YSAR today. Together, we can make a difference.
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Kaimai Hut Working ‘B’ – ‘A’ Stellar Community Effort
The recent working B at the Kaimai Hut on May 4th, 2024, brought together the YSAR community to make significant improvements, ensuring its continued service for years to come. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers and generous donors, the hut now stands better equipped as a vital training venue for Youth, SAR Emergency Management, and more.
Unlock the Future of Search and Rescue and Emergency Management with YSAR’s Unique 3-Year Training Program
YSAR is not just an educational journey; it’s a commitment to personal growth and community service. Are you or your child passionate about making a difference and eager to engage […]
NZSAR Link Newsletter – Welcome to the newest Service Level Agreement partner – YSAR
With over 90 percent of those involved with SAR being unpaid volunteers, the recruitment, development, and retention of those volunteers is crucial for an effective and robust SAR sector. Youth […]
YSAR Tauranga student supporting mens mental health with 2 days of non stop training
Raising awarness for mens mental health is Tauranga YSAR Level 3 Student and Tauranga Boys’ College prefect Jake Corney A great cause – good on you Jake! https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/326152-prefects-to-endure-two-days-of-non-stop-training.html […]
Enhancing Safety: VHF Radio Repeater Installation Revolutionizes Emergency Response in the Kaimai Mamaku Area
Community Project Installs VHF Radio Repeater Waikato and Bay of Plenty, 18th August 2023 In an inspiring display of community collaboration and dedication, Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) has successfully […]
Enhanced Imaging Technologies: FLIR, Night Vision, LiDAR, and Synthetic Aperture Radar in Emergency Response
Foreword In the realm of search and rescue and emergency response operations, the utilization of advanced imagery technologies has become increasingly crucial for enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency. In this […]
Enhancing Search and Rescue with UAVs: Emergency Response Capability
In recent years, the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency management has emerged as a game-changer. The combination of […]
Understanding the Activation Process of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) in New Zealand
Have you ever thought about what actually happens when you flick the switch? In this blog post, we explain the steps involved when a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or Emergency […]
