Find useful resources, policies, presentations, and tips to help you share safety messages and raise funds.
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Volunteer Zone
Welcome to your Volunteer Zone, a dedicated area for RNLI volunteers.
The Volunteer Zone is packed with useful resources, information, and the latest news to help you get the most out of your role as an RNLI volunteer. From fundraising and event support to learning and development opportunities, you'll find everything you need here.
Plan your year with the RNLI One Crew Planner
To support your annual programme of activity, you can download the One Crew Planner which is focused on five tried and tested engagement activities.
Reflecting on a momentous 200th anniversary year
As 2024 draws to a close, a highlight reel of our 200th anniversary year has been put together to look back on what we achieved – together as one crew.
RNLI lifesavers recognised in King’s New Year Honours
RNLI volunteers have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for a combined 247 years’ dedicated service to saving lives at sea.
Launching a new Volunteer Managers Forum
To mark International Volunteer Managers Day, we’re launching a new forum for all volunteer managers at the RNLI.
Discover event planning resources
From event management templates to safety assurance checklists, we’ve put together all the resources you need to plan and run fun, safe and legal fundraising events.
Listen to 200 Voices
Hear the latest remarkable stories from volunteers, those we’ve rescued, and those who have been touched by the RNLI in our podcast, 200 Voices.
Resources, guides and policies
Discover useful resources, guides, and policies to help you thrive in your role as a volunteer.
Browse downloadable materials, including logos, posters, and images, to help you tell incredible RNLI stories. We’ve made it easy to share safety advice with your community by putting together some Water Safety resources. You’ll also find all you need to know about fundraising events in our helpful fundraising guides and event planning resources.
Volunteer news
Stay connected with the volunteer community by reading the latest updates, including stories from fellow volunteers, upcoming fundraising events, and recent RNLI news. With information at your fingertips, you’ll discover even more ways to get involved with the RNLI as part of your volunteer role.
Your guide to our 200th anniversary
Find resources to help you plan and promote a 200th anniversary fundraising event, and read the latest on our 2024 plans.
Learning, wellbeing and benefits
Looking to grow in your role as an RNLI volunteer? Take a look at our resources for role-specific learning, as well as ways to support the RNLI to continually develop your skills. As a volunteer, you’ll be familiar with the rewarding feeling that comes with helping to save lives at sea. But you can also make the most of other great benefits, such as partnership discounts and subsidised RNLI clothing.
Your wellbeing is our top priority. Should you need to talk to someone, you’ll find all the information you need about the support available and who to reach out to.
Find information, support and development opportunities to help you grow in your role as an RNLI volunteer.
View the benefits of becoming a volunteer
Our volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI. Without all our volunteers – crew, lifeguards, fundraisers, water safety volunteers, shop, museum and others – the RNLI wouldn’t be able to save lives at sea.
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