Cardigan RNLI invites local people to discover volunteering opportunities

The lifeboat station is looking for new volunteers to join its team and play an important role in helping to save lives at sea.

Shore crew and launch vehicle operators are essential to the safe and effective operation of the lifeboat station. From preparing for launches and supporting the lifeboat crew to operating the vehicles used to launch and recover the lifeboats, these roles help ensure the station is ready to respond when called upon by HM Coastguard.

People interested in finding out more are encouraged to read the relevant role descriptions before registering their interest by emailing [email protected].

Once they have registered their interest, prospective volunteers can arrange to visit the station as part of the open evening on 2 November, where they will have the opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the roles.

Paul Adams, Lifeboat Operations Manager for Cardigan RNLI said:

‘Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always keen to hear from people in our local community who would like to make a difference.

‘You don’t need to be an experienced lifeboat volunteer to take that first step. If you’re interested in becoming part of the team, we’d encourage you to read the role descriptions and get in touch. We’d love to welcome you to the station, show you what’s involved and help you decide whether volunteering with us could be right for you.’

For more information about volunteering opportunities at Cardigan RNLI, or to register an interest in attending the open evening, email [email protected].

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Katie Anderson-Hammersley, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI Cardigan, [email protected]

Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07977 728 315, [email protected]

Danielle Rush, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07786 668829, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

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