From the shore to the lifeboat, there are a variety of volunteer roles at our lifeboat stations.
Be a lifeboat station volunteer
How you can volunteer
As a charity, the RNLI relies on volunteering to power its lifesaving service. From lifeboat crews to press officers, fundraisers to shop volunteers, people like you who help in all sorts of ways.
Volunteering roles
Use your skills as a qualified lifeguard or support our lifeguards on the beach.
Be a lifeguard volunteer
Help make sure everyone gets to go home safely through education and water safety advice.
Be a water safety volunteer
Rally support, raise vital funds and join our fundraising volunteer crew
Be a fundraising and events volunteer
Use your passion for the RNLI to promote our lifesaving work and inspire new supporters.
Promote the RNLI
Use your skills and talent behind the scenes to support our lifesaving service.
Be an office and support volunteer
Fuel your passion for history and help keep our stories of courage and innovation alive.
Be a heritage and museum volunteer
Use your experience and expertise to support the running of the charity.
Be a trustee, advisory and council volunteer
Fancy volunteering but don’t have the time to commit to a role? We’ve got some quick, easy ways to support our lifesaving service.
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