VOLUNTEERS are being sought to join the Coastguards in Ceredigion.

There are currently volunteer vacancies in Coastguard Rescue Teams in Borth, Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Gwbert.

Coastguard rescue officers are trained in numerous skills, including rope rescue, mud rescue, water rescue, search techniques, first aid, communications and map work.

Applicants are required to live no further than 20 minutes from the station, hold a full UK driving licence, and to be regularly available for training and to respond to incidents, including during the day.

If you are interested in becoming a coastguard, e-mail: [email protected].