Volunteer Zone

The Volunteer Zone is a dedicated area for RNLI volunteers. A go-to place for everything you need to get the most out of your volunteer role.

View from onboard Tenby RNLI’s Tamar class lifeboat, Haydn Miller 16-02 — View from onboard Tenby RNLI’s Tamar class lifeboat, *Haydn Miller* 16-02

Mural and safety messages on the side of Humber Lifeboat Station

Volunteer resources

From facts and stats to policies and extranets, find all kinds of resources useful to your role.

Get what you need

Poole RNLI lifeboat volunteers practise tying knots

Training and learning

Learn the ropes. Access free online courses to help with your volunteering and career.

Visit the Learning Zone

Close up portrait of Torbay RNLI Crew Member Michelle Fox

Contact the Volunteering Team

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our Volunteering Team is here to help.

Get in touch

Group shot of Lough Ree crew and station volunteers.

Volunteering Awards

Our volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI. Without all our volunteers - crew, lifeguards, fundraisers, education presenters, shop, community safety, museum and others – the RNLI wouldn’t be able to save lives at sea.

Nominate a volunteer

Group shot of Exmouth RNLI volunteers on the beach holding an RNLI flag

Volunteer Commitment

Our Volunteer Commitment outlines the hopes and expectations between the RNLI and our volunteers.

Group shot of volunteers from St Ives RNLI on the beach

Volunteer news

The latest RNLI news for all volunteers.

Stay on message

Chiswick crewmembers Omar Javed- and Martin Blaker-Rowe. Shot as part of the diversity photoshoot. Omar is an Accountant and Martin is Full Time Crew.

Community and social media

Chat and share ideas with other volunteers and find useful guidelines for your own RNLI social media profiles.

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