Aldeburgh RNLI NEW Youth Activity Scheme

If you are based in Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham, Snape or anywhere in between you can learn activities such as ropework, basic first aid, basic navigation, use of personal protective equipment and lifejackets, preparing lifeboats and equipment for launch, assisting in recovery of lifeboats, radio-use, throw bag training, marshalling, and maintaining the lifeboat station, among other skills.

Some of these activities can be used for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver level ‘learn a new skill’ and ‘volunteering’ components.

Please note that RNLI Aldeburgh are not running a Duke of Edinburgh scheme, but they can help those who are undertaking the qualification.

Youth activities at the Lifeboat Station will always be done under the direct supervision of trained volunteers who have been DBS checked. Parental permission and support is mandatory.

If you are interested in the Youth Activity Scheme at the Aldeburgh lifeboat station, please email [email protected] or leave a message on the lifeboat station telephone: 01728 452552.

Aldeburgh lifeboat station are looking for new volunteers aged 18 - 70. Find out more about becoming boat crew, shore crew, a launch and recovery tractor driver, part of the visits team or a shop volunteers at rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/volunteering-opportunities

Notes to Editors

Aldeburgh lifeboat station has been operating since 1826 and has been part of the RNLI since 1852. Since formation, their lifeboats have launched 1,267 times and saved 693 lives.

Aldeburgh lifeboat station has two boats on service: B-class Atlantic 85, Ralph, and D-class inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott.

RNLI Media contacts

For more information, please contact Jo Litt, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer: [email protected] or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789 or at [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.

Learn more about the RNLI

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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.