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Quick ways to 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. 

We appreciate our supporters lead busy lives and can't always offer a regular commitment.  So here are some ways you can get involved and volunteer when it’s most convenient for you.  In return, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to our lifesaving work. 

What can you do?

RNLI Local Ambassador

Do you have a business near the beach? If so, you could help save lives by promoting some of our water safety messages. Be an RNLI local ambassador

Sand signage 

Do you live near the coast? If so, you could be involved in producing innovative water safety sand signage. More about sand signage  

Share your story 

Have you ever been rescued by the RNLI? Your experience could help prevent a tragedy by inspiring others to stay safe at sea or on the beach. Learn how your story can save lives

Donate items to the heritage archive 

Preserving our long and fascinating history ensures our story can be hold for years to come. Learn more about how to donate items

Street, store and event collections

Help raise money for the RNLI by volunteering to collect at an organised street collection, such as for Mayday, the RNLI’s biggest annual fundraising campaign. Learn more about raising money for the RNLI as a volunteer.

Event volunteer

Volunteering at our events is a fun and easy way to help save lives at sea.  Be on hand to help the event run smoothly. Learn more about being an event volunteer.

Cheerer

Join the RNLI events crew at a running event near you - cheer on runners who are raising money to save lives at sea. Learn more about joining our events crew.

Share our messages

Share our beach safety messages with your friends, family and social media network. How to share our messages.

Current volunteer opportunities

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Can't find what you're looking for?

We have more ways for you to find the perfect volunteering role

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Volunteer opportunities

Take a look at our latest volunteer vacancies to see where your skills, time and passion can help the RNLI.
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opportunity alert

Set up an opportunity alert and we'll email you when we advertise a vacancy that matches your preferences.
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Express your interest

Let us know what how and where you'd like to volunteer and we can help you find the right role.
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be a lifeboat station volunteer

From the shore to the lifeboat, there are a variety of volunteer roles at our lifeboat stations.
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Be a fundraising and events volunteer

Rally support, raise vital funds and join our fundraising volunteer crew.
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be an office and support volunteer

Use your skills and talent behind the scenes to support our lifesaving service.