Why we want you
You will promote the work of the lifeboat station to the local community and visitors, help raise vital funds and save lives at sea by sharing key water safety messages.
What you will be doing
- Encourage local schools, youth and adult organisations to visit the lifeboat station.
- Welcome visitors to the station, so that they can learn about the local lifeboat and the wider RNLI.
- Supporting the RNLI's One Crew ethos while recruiting and managing a visits team of volunteers to assist with presentations and to create a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Championing the RNLI and building its reputation in the area.
- Liaise with operational volunteers at the station to ensure visits run in a safe and smooth manner alongside operational activities.
What's in it for you
- Join an inclusive and diverse organisation.
- Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference.
- Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV.
- Gain the satisfaction of giving back.
- Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed.
https://volunteer.rnli.org/opportunities/113363-lifeboat-visits-officer-tynemouth-2026-04-24
What skills do I need?
The skills you need
- Enthusiasm.
- Good leadership and team working skills.
- Good communication skills and confident speaking to groups.
- Comfortable interacting with young people.
- A proactive approach overall.
About Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Powered primarily by kind donations, our search and rescue service has been saving lives for nearly 200 years.
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