Volunteering

Our crew members need to:

live and/or work close to a lifeboat station and be regularly available for training and emergencies
pass a medical and eyesight test including colour vision
pass a probationary period that usually lasts for one year
be under 45 years old (inshore lifeboat) or 55 (all-weather lifeboat)
be a team player and be accepted by the rest of the crew
be physically fit
enjoy hard physical work
be over 17 (with the permission of your parents) or over 18 years old
get on well with other people
obey orders when required to
communicate easily

Being part of a lifeboat crew is a major commitment, which could include risking your life. Your commitment isn’t only measured in the time spent involved in rescues.

Increasingly, new equipment and faster boats mean that regular training programmes also account for much of your spare time.

You may also be asked to help show visitors around the station and with local fundraising.

What’s in it for you?

The RNLI provides first class training and equipment, guidance and support. Volunteering with us offers you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community, to save lives and be part of the larger RNLI family. We can offer you one of the most exciting and fulfilling volunteer roles available.

Still interested?

Before you complete this form, please read carefully the information above. Most people who fail to meet our initial requirements do not live and/or work near the lifeboat station. We are always particularly interested to hear from people with good day-time availability.

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