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Not All RNLI Heroes Wear Yellow Wellies – Teddington RNLI is Seeking Volunteers

Lifeboats News Release

Could you be a local hero and help the volunteer crew at Teddington RNLI? Fundraising, Water Safety Advisors, Shore Crew Members and Lifeboat Crew members are all needed.

Volunteer crew member stands in front of Teddington RNLI lifeboat station

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Charlie Farrar, Teddington RNLI New Volunteer Crew

Being a RNLI volunteer means being part of a crew, a crew that is supportive, knowledgeable, engaged and friendly. The Teddington crew is special because it supports one of the country’s busiest lifeboat stations and has some members who have been with the station since it opened in 2002.

Charlie, a Teddington resident recently joined as lifeboat crew because, ‘Growing up, sailing was a big part of my life, thanks to my late dad. He taught me everything about sailing dinghies and yachts, and those memories really shaped my love for the water and the respect I have for it.

‘Living next to the river, I appreciate how crucial the RNLI is for those on and round the water. Volunteering with the RNLI Teddington felt like a meaningful way to honour my dad’s memory and give back to the community.’

A recent recruit to the fundraising team joined, ‘because I live near the Teddington RNLI Lifeboat station and often see the crew going out on a shout. I found it hard to believe that the RNLI was run totally by volunteers so decided to find out what I could do to help off the water.’

The roles being sought are lifeboat crew, event organiser, fundraising co- ordinator, fundraising volunteer, water safety advisor, shore launch and a launch authority. More information can be found at the links below or get in touch with us at [email protected].

Charlie sums up why volunteering at RNLI Teddington is worth considering, ‘The camaraderie among the team is fantastic. Everyone is passionate. dedicated, and supportive. The crew truly represents a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Being able to make a positive impact and learning new skills has been a big highlight for me.’

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/ilb-crew---teddington-570577.html

http://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/shore-crew---teddington-571262.html

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/events-organiser-teddington-563856.html

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/fundraising-coordinator-teddington-566178.html

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-fundraiser-teddington-566180.html

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/water-safety-adviser-teddington-569763.html

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/launch-authority-teddington-569766.html

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For further information about the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, visit RNLI.org/200.

Media contacts:

For further information contact Gianna Saccomani, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07798905515 or [email protected] or Grace Palmieri, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07855487508 or [email protected] or the RNLI press office on 01202 336789 / [email protected].

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

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 more than 146,000 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 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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