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The Guard is a youth program focused on equipping young people with the tools needed to assist the nation with the help of private and public agencies during national emergencies, such as natural disasters.

Service. Preparedness. Response.

For selection into the program, the applicant must be:

• 18-25 years of age at the time of entry into the program.
• Available for the 3 months of training
• A citizen of the Bahamas.
• Free from the use of illegal drugs or substances. Applicants are required to submit to a drug test
• Physically and mentally capable of participating in the program. Applicants are required to submit to a mental evaluation and physical assessment
• Interested in providing service to our country

Application Deadline: The next Cohort application is December 15th, 2023 (apply now).

To create a core of young people who are equipped to help the nation respond to emergencies and disasters by supporting public and private agencies. Ensuring the Bahamas is better suited to respond to national emergencies.

• To equip a generation of residents with the skills to respond to national emergencies.
• To make the young persons in the guard employable
• To create and maintain a high standard for people in the guard
• To give young people access to employment and or entrepreneurship
• Create an employment pool for disaster management fields.
• Teach young people skills that they can carry through life
• Help young people provide service to the country

To assist the private and public agencies in all aspects of the national disaster plan. The guard is meant to help fill the gaps by providing trained manpower.

Complete our online application with the following supporting documents:

• Copy of the photo page of a valid passport
• National Insurance Card
• Police Record (no older than 6 months)
• Academic Certificates (If any)
• Medical Form (will be sent post application submission)
• Proof of Bank Account showing bank number (copy of bank card, bank statement or screenshot of online banking)

Applicants must be 18-25 years of age

Your application does not guarantee acceptance into this Program

Application Deadline: The next Cohort application is December 15th, 2023 (apply now).

The following documents will be required to complete our online application:

• Copy of the photo page of a valid passport
• National Insurance Card
• Police Record (no older than 6 months)
• Academic Certificates (If any)
• Medical Form (will be sent post application submission)
• Proof of Bank Account showing bank number (copy of bank card, bank statement or screenshot of online banking)

Participants will be paid during training and internship periods, as well as given a stipend when they are asked to serve.