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Get involved with The Big Help Out at Harwich Lifeboat Station

Lifeboats News Release

On 8 May, the Monday of the UK's bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Coronation, volunteers from all around the country will come together for The Big Help Out.

The day is intended to encourage first time volunteers and bring in new volunteers for the organisation, and the RNLI is one of many charities getting involved this year.

Using the Big Help Out app, users may search for volunteering opportunities and events both in their local area and things they can do remotely along with continuing opportunities. Not only can people help out on or around 8 May, but there are additional summertime activities people can help promote and continuous volunteer opportunities.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is one of hundreds of organisations throughout the UK participating in "Lend a Hand; make a change." In the app, you can sign up to do things like become a local ambassador for the RNLI, spread the charity's water safety messages on social media, and donate to its Mayday collections, to name a few.

Adam Prescott is one of the newest members of the Harwich RNLI station's volunteer team; he will be serving as the station's Lifeboat Press Officer (LPO).

Adam brings a wealth of experience in the media industry, having written news pieces for his own motorsport website and works as a professional photographer, both of which will be greatly beneficial to the station.

As a former communications officer for the Metropolitan Police Service, Adam has invaluable knowledge that will benefit the Harwich RNLI station.

Adam explained: 'It's a great privilege to be in this role, and I hope through my volunteering I can help spread valuable news and advice to the local community about the work of the RNLI.'

On Monday 8 May, between the hours of 10.00am and 3.00pm, the Harwich RNLI station will be open for tours and discussions with anybody interested in volunteering.

There are lots of interesting volunteer roles available including opportunities to join the fundraising team, staff the shop in Harwich, help out with water safety advice in the local communities, along with other volunteer roles that are needed by Harwich RNLI.

RNLI Media contacts

For more information please contact Adam Prescott, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer: [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 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.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

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.

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