YSAR Equipment Library

Calling on the Power of Community!

Dear LinkedIn family,

Hope this post finds you well! I'm reaching out on behalf of Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR), a fantastic organization committed to empowering students to become Search and Rescue and Emergency Management Volunteers. This year, YSAR hit a significant milestone - the first time we've exhausted our Zespri International financial hardship grants, underscoring the growing need for support.

EQUIPMENT LIBRARY EXPANSION: DOUBLING OUR IMPACT FOR 2024

In our ongoing mission to ensure that no student misses out on the YSAR experience due to financial barriers, we're thrilled to announce the expansion of our Equipment Library! The goal? To double the resources available to students in need for the upcoming year.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you have outdoor gear lying around - unused, outgrown, or purchased with the best intentions - consider giving it a new purpose in the hands of a YSAR student. From outerwear and boots to lightweight tents and thermal gloves, every contribution counts!

TO DONATE

Simply drop us a message at [email protected] or send us a direct message. Your generosity could be the key that unlocks the outdoors for a young adventurer.

SHARE THE LOVE:

Please help us spread the word! Forward this post to your friends and family. If you know of any stores with odds and ends to spare, we'd love to hear from them too!

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

• Outerwear
• Good-condition boots
• Fleecy tops
• Day packs (25-45L)
• Hiking packs (50L and above, non-metal framed)
• Lightweight tents (up to 1.5kg)
• Bivvys
• Beanies
• First aid kits
• Lightweight tramping cooking equipment
• Clean sleeping bags (0 to -5 and lower)
• Thermal gloves
• Thermals

CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY:

No gear to spare? No problem! You can still be a part of this incredible initiative by contributing to our Equipment Library through our donation page: https://ysar.org.nz/donate/ - just specify that you'd like your contribution to support the Equipment Library, or helping to pay for a students fees.

Let's come together as a community and make sure every student has the chance to explore, learn, and grow through the YSAR program. Your support means the world to us!

Mountain Adventure Bivouac Outdoor Macpac Ltd. Eagle Technology Wireless Nation Zespri International NZ Police Fire and Emergency NZ New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Land Search and Rescue New Zealand

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