Join the Team at Kinghorn Lifeboat Station
Have you ever thought about volunteering at your local lifeboat station? Kinghorn RNLI is looking for new volunteers for operational roles, including tractor drivers and boat crew.
The station will be holding information events over the coming weeks where you can speak to existing volunteers and find out more.
The station is particularly keen to strengthen the shore crew team and is looking for new volunteers to drive the launching tractor. You do not need any existing knowledge or experience. The RNLI will provide all necessary training for each role; tractor drivers will require a full UK driving licence.
Lifeboat Operations Manager, Joanne Wibberley, said, ‘Kinghorn is one of the busiest stations in Scotland, covering much of the Fife and Edinburgh coastline, and we are looking for more operational volunteers who live in Kinghorn to join the team.
‘We need to bolster our team of tractor drivers. This is an essential role as without tractor drivers the boat cannot get afloat for training and callouts.
‘No experience is needed as there is a comprehensive training programme offered – less than 10% of RNLI volunteers have a professional maritime background - and this often stands you in good stead for employment and other parts of your life.
‘You need to be physically fit and enjoy a challenge!
‘We have information events arranged where people can come along and find more about volunteering from existing personnel. The first event will be on Sunday 1st April between 10am and 12.30pm. Alternatively, the team meets on a Monday evening for training and would be delighted to meet you.
‘This is a great opportunity to join a world-leading organisation, learn new skills, and enjoy great team spirt!’
If you would like further information, or cannot make it to one of our events, please visit our Facebook page, or email [email protected]
Notes to editors
- Kinghorn lifeboat station has been operating since 1965. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to www.rnli.org.uk/kinghorn
- Attached photo shows the tractor and trailer with lifeboat
- A video of an Atlantic 85 lifeboat can be viewed at http://www.rnli.org.uk/who_we_are/press_centre/videos/video_detail?articleid=321844&category=®ion=&listing
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For more information please telephone Neil Chalmers, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07767 380274 or [email protected] or Henry Weaver [email protected] or Gemma McDonald on 01738 642956 [email protected] or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity 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 146,000 lives.
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