MORE volunteer coastguard rescue officers are needed in Mersea.

Ideal candidates will live on the island and be available to respond to incident call outs around the clock.

Full training is given and equates to 80 hours across four months including safe working procedure, land search training, water safety and advanced first aid.

Sessions will begin in April.

Candidates must be over 18, have a driving license, weigh less than 120kgs and have a waist measurement less than 43 inches.

For more details email area7@mcga.gov.uk giving your name, address and email address.

Closing date for expressions of interest is December 15.