Looe RNLI is looking for new volunteer crew

Re-established in 1992. the Looe RNLI volunteer crew provides search and rescue cover in Looe Bay, stretching from Rame Head in the east towards Lansallos in the west. The station currently operates two of the charity’s inshore lifeboats, an Atlantic 85 and D Class, which are launched by a specially designed Talus MB4-H semi-submersible tractor and an Agri tractor. The roles that are currently being recruited are for inshore lifeboat crew and shore crew.

Being a lifeboat crew member is one of the most exciting and fulfilling volunteer roles you could do.

This is a great chance to learn new skills, gain experience and make new friends. No previous nautical knowledge or skills are needed, as all crew must undergo a full RNLI training programme. As an inclusive organisation, the RNLI provides first class equipment, training, guidance and support.

Here in Looe the crew aims to launch within 10 minutes of the pagers sounding, so candidates need to live and / or work close to the Lifeboat station in Looe.

The station has a need for volunteer crew who are available during the day in Looe and you must be over 18 to volunteer.

Shore crew as well as crew for the lifeboats are needed. Shore crew help out on land to get the lifeboats ready to launch and then clean down and make ready for service after a shout or exercise

A description of lifeboat crew roles and eligibility criteria can be found at https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/how-you-can-volunteer/be-a-lifeboat-station-volunteer

Anyone interested in joining our crew can find more information on the roles we have available and details on how to register your expression of interest at https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-ilb-crew-looe-599659.html for ILB boat crew

or

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/shore-crew-looe-599660.html for shore crew

The closing date is 28 December 2025.

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Notes to editors

Photos:

· Stock image - Looe RNLI volunteer crew outside the lifeboat station
Photo credit RNLI / Ian Foster

Information:

· Re-established as an inshore lifeboat station in 1992, Looe RNLI operate two inshore lifeboats
An Atlantic 85 Sheila and Dennis Tongue II and a D Class Ollie Naismith II

· For further information on Looe RNLI Lifeboats please visit our website https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/looe-lifeboat-station

· Looe RNLI Facebook page www.facebook.com/LooeRNLI

Media contacts

For more information please telephone

Ian Foster, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Looe Lifeboat Station, on 07902 753228 or [email protected] or [email protected]

or Emma Haines, RNLI Regional Communications Manager, on 07866 668847 or [email protected]

or Amy Caldwell, RNLI Regional Communications Lead, on 07920 818807 or [email protected]

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 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.