RNLI Lerwick volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions
Two volunteers with RNLI Lerwick have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the work of the RNLI with ‘Excellence in Volunteering’ Awards.
As well as his role as a crew member, Peter regularly assists with visits to Lerwick Lifeboat station by individuals and school groups to learn more about the work of the RNLI. Peter also often helps with events to raise funds for the RNLI, helping the charity meet the costs of training and equipping the lifeboat crew.
Volunteer John Angus has also been recognised for his contribution to RNLI as one of the station's Launch Authorities - a vital role to approve the launch of the lifeboat when requested by HM Coastguard, liaising with the coxswain and paging the lifeboat crew.
John assists with lifeboat launches, whether for training or incidents, and often also attends when the lifeboat returns to help with berthing and refuelling. He too helps with the organisation of fundraising events and helps to spread the charity's key messages.
Peter and John – both unaware they were to be the focus of the evening – received their certificates from Jill Hepburn, RNLI Head of Region for Scotland at Lerwick Lifeboat Station yesterday evening, in the company of most of the lifeboat crew.
John Webster, RNLI Lerwick Branch Chairman said: "The RNLI depends on volunteers and we're grateful to Peter and John for all that they have done and continue to do for RNLI Lerwick. Their dedicated work as volunteers really helps with the operation of the station and contributes to our vital fundraising to help us save lives at sea.”
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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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