Whatever you have done for the RNLI, your kindness has powered our lifesaving mission. As well as reaching around the coasts of the UK and Ireland – and inland – that mission has extended overseas in the past decade.
Have you ever wondered how people become RNLI lifeguards? And what career options a summer on the sand can lead to? We chat to David, a former lifeguard, who shares his experience:
Ever wanted to listen in on what it’s really like for a volunteer to save a life at sea? Or how it feels to be rescued? What about when the tides turn, and it’s up to you to be your own lifesaver?