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Gwil Barnes

Gwil Barnes

Wollongong,NSW

Summary

I am a kind and respectful member of the community, and I am passionate about helping out where I can. I have over two years of experience as a volunteer lifeguard, which has provided me with a solid foundation in understanding teamwork and taking initiative.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard Volunteer - Bronze Medallion

Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club
Wollongong
2024 - Current
  • Monitor beach areas for swimmer safety, and potential hazards.
  • Conduct regular equipment checks, and maintain rescue gear.
  • Provide first aid and emergency response to distressed beachgoers.
  • Provide water safety at community events and Sunday Nippers.

Volunteer server

Illawarra Street Kitchen
Wollongong
2020 - Current
  • Follow food safety guidelines when preparing meals.
  • Serving meals and interacting with the local community.
  • Assist in setting up and packing up of tables.

Education

Bronze Medallion

Surf Life Saving Australia
Wollongong, NSW
12-2025

Level 1 Surfing Judge

Surfing Australia
Online
11-2025

Year 6 Vice Captain

Wollongong Public School
Wollongong, NSW
12-2023

Edmund Rice College
West Wollongong

Skills

  • First aid
  • Beach safety
  • Food safety
  • Event coordination
  • I can work on my own or as part of a team
  • Customer service
  • Fit and strong

References

Warren Keelan - 0431 070 877 

Dan Nicholls (Patrol Captain) - 0458 564 215

Timeline

Lifeguard Volunteer - Bronze Medallion

Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club
2024 - Current

Volunteer server

Illawarra Street Kitchen
2020 - Current

Bronze Medallion

Surf Life Saving Australia

Level 1 Surfing Judge

Surfing Australia

Year 6 Vice Captain

Wollongong Public School

Edmund Rice College
Gwil Barnes