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Membership
EC-SAR is a highly motivated group of volunteer
students who are not paid, nor do they receive academic credit for
their participation. Intrinsic rewards and the opportunity to learn
and practice unique skills are the motivators for membership. Team
staff monitor every student's academic performance as this is each
student's first priority. The program's staff help students learn
to manage their time so that EC-SAR does not cause a conflict with
their academic life and students are able to fulfill their
commitment to EC-SAR.
Members volunteer 12-15 hours each week for
training, meetings, and equipment repair. In addition, students are
on call for one 24 hour period every three days, they patrol the
waters of Tampa Bay on weekends, and they monitor radio calls
during the evenings. The high expectations placed upon members
elevates the commitment level among students, and introduces a
level of camaraderie, pride, and performance that has allowed the
program to earn its reputation as being of the highest quality.
Participation as a student member of EC-SAR develops maturity and
discipline, and instills a commitment to volunteerism that will
benefit their community after graduation.
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