Brighton RNLI recruiting for new volunteers to join the crew to help save lives

Brighton Lifeboat Station provides a 24/7 on call search and rescue along the Sussex coastline between Newhaven and Shoreham.

The station has a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Random Harvest.

Lifeboat operations manager Roger Cohen said: 'This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness and crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the Helm.

'We are a varied station at Brighton with lots of holiday makers attracted to our busy city so it’s vital we work together to make sure we keep everyone safe.

'It’s a great opportunity for somebody local who wants to expand their skills and meet new people as well as making a real difference within the community.'

The station is looking for someone between the ages of 18 and 50 who lives or works closely to the station at Brighton Marina who can attend ideally within 10 minutes of the emergency call being received.

The volunteer role will include being ‘on call’ for lifeboat ‘shouts’ which can happen at any time of the day or night, you will also need to attend exercises to ensure your skills are kept up to date and to contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment.

If you are a team player, with an ability to learn new skills and a good level of general fitness please visit the website for more details.

Livia Brynin, volunteer crew member for four years, at Brighton said: 'There’s fabulous training provided at both the station and support centre in Poole which is a real asset to the role, we train twice a week at Brighton Marina station we are friendly bunch and hold sociable events as much as we can.

'We always welcome new people and find crew members have a very similar ethos and outlook on life, Personally, I have made lifelong friends here so I’d really recommend it to anyone thinking of joining.'

The RNLI is an inclusive and diverse organisation, the team are motivated and enthusiastic and full training will be provided before you become a crew member.

Last year at their 238 lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland the RNLI launched 8,868 times, aided 12,903 people and saved 296 lives.

Notes to editors

· The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea without prejudice. We aspire to be an organisation where our people are valued no matter who they are. We aim to be truly inclusive, benefit from diversity and appreciate everyone for their individual contribution.

· For more information please contact volunteer lifeboat press officer Hatti Mellor on 07724 801305, [email protected] or the regional media officer Paul Dunt on 07785 296252 [email protected]

· Key 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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 142,700 lives.

Key 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 142,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.