Criccieth RNLI seeking new volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer

Criccieth RNLI in Gwynedd, North Wales are seeking a volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer (LPO) to join their crew. This year (2024), the RNLI is celebrating its 200^th anniversary. As well as this, Criccieth RNLI are celebrating 170 years since the RNLI took over the lifeboat station.

Ifer Gwyn volunteer Crew Member and LPO for over 13 years says:

‘The Lifeboat Press Officer role is an engaging, creative role with a purpose. You get to tell the story of the lifeboat station and the volunteer crew behind the charity’s lifesaving mission of saving lives at sea.

‘I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my 13 years as Lifeboat Press Officer for Criccieth RNLI. My favourite part of the role has been showcasing the amazing work of volunteers at the station. Whether they’re operational crew, shop volunteers or fundraisers, they all play a part our one crew.

‘The LPO position is an integral role in terms of localising the RNLI’s messaging and keeping our station at the heart of our community. The crew have become like a second family.

‘This role is perfect for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in writing, communications, media, and storytelling.’

The LPO helps the RNLI save lives at sea by raising awareness of the charity through promoting the activity of the lifeboat station, highlighting the lifesaving work of the volunteers and sharing key messages via local, digital and social media.

The role entails writing press releases to share information about station activity, including lifeboat launches, events and fundraising etc.

To find out more and apply for this role please visit the RNLI website – Lifeboat Press Officer Criccieth.

Notes to editors

• This press release is available in Welsh, please see attached document.

RNLI Media Contacts

For more information please contact Regional Communications Manager Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith at [email protected] or call 07977 7283 15.

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.

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