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The Volunteer Zone is a dedicated area for RNLI volunteers. Discover resources, useful information and news to help you get the most out of your volunteer role.

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Black History Month Book Club
Collage of people holding the book 'Cuts Both Ways' by Candice Brathwaite, with Black History Month logo.
Equality and inclusion
Black History Month Book Club
October is Black History Month and we’re launching the first RNLI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Book Club, inviting volunteers and staff to dive into the pages of a chosen read.
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Helly Hansen & Kärcher Discount Weekend coming soon
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Fundraising
Helly Hansen & Kärcher Discount Weekend coming soon
RNLI volunteers, staff, family and friends can take advantage of an online discount in late September as part of our partnerships with Helly Hansen and Kärcher.
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View the benefits of becoming a volunteer
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General
Learning, wellbeing and benefits
Find information, support and development opportunities to help you grow in your role as an RNLI volunteer.
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Volunteer Survey

Read the results and what’s happening based on your feedback.

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Portishead Helm, Andy Weston, is standing on a beach on a sunny day, holding a wooden board made up of the words of the RNLI values.
Resources, guides and policies
Find useful resources, policies, presentations, and tips to help you share safety messages and raise funds.
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A Mersey class all-weather lifeboat is heading out to sea on a calm, sunny day. Two crew members are standing in the centre of the deck, facing the horizon.
Volunteer news
The latest RNLI news for all volunteers.
Read our latest news stories
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Learning, wellbeing and benefits
Find information, support and development opportunities to help you grow in your role as an RNLI volunteer.
View the benefits of becoming a volunteer
A group of RNLI volunteers standing alongside their lifeboat on a beach on a sunny day. They are holding up cards spelling the word ‘thank you’.
Recognition and 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.
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Find my nearest
Search our map to find out what's going on in your area. 
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Get in touch
Can't find what you are looking for? Get in touch with the right team to help you.
Talk to the team
Group shot of volunteers including crew members, shore workers, fundraisers, families and children in front of Anstruther Lifeboat Station with Mersey class lifeboat Kingdom of Fife 12-17 on the slipway.
RNLI Volunteer Facebook Group
A place for RNLI volunteers to chat, ask questions and share ideas.
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Men on shore prepare to haul the lifeboat Elizabeth and Albina Whitley onto a Yorkshire beach.
Your guide to our 200th anniversary
Discover resources, find useful information and keep up to date on our 200th anniversary plans.
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