Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Charity registered in Scotland SC037736

We are the RNLI: the charity that saves lives at sea. Since 1824, our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved more than 140,000 lives. Volunteers make up 95% of our organisation - ordinary people doing extraordinary things - supported by expert staff, all working together to help communities at home and abroad save lives.


Current opportunities

About us The RNLI has a wide network of local fundraising teams/groups organising a broad range of events and activities each year raising vital life-saving funds. The teams/groups are supported by a Community Manager. The range and frequency of the events is determined by the team members themselves and the amount of time volunteered is up to the individual. We are keen to welcome new people with new ideas and new skills into our local team so that we can develop our programme of fundraising activities and events in new, creative and innovative ways and contribute to saving more lives at sea. The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community. What you will be doing Leading, guiding and motivating the Group Members to organise fundraising activities. Organising and running Group meetings as needed. Participating in fundraising activities in the local community. Encouraging and welcoming a diverse group of new supporters to assist with fundraising activities and helping to drive our One Crew ethos as a champion for the RNLI in your local area. What you need for this role Enthusiasm Leadership skills Good interpersonal and communication skills IT, organisational and administration skills A proactive approach and willing to contribute and try out new ideas What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

About us We are currently looking for a Branch Secretary to join the Loch Ness branch. The RNLI has a network of local fundraising teams organising a wide range of activities and events which last year raised £14 million to save lives at sea. Each team is supported by a Community Manager, although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the team members themselves. The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community. What you will be doing Being the primary point of contact between the group and the Volunteer Experience Team Dealing with all group correspondence and regularly distributing information to members Ordering fundraising materials and printing Organising and administering meetings and assisting at fundraising events and activities Encouraging and welcoming new members and supporters into the RNLI, driving our One Crew ethos What you need for this role Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Good IT skills with access to the internet and email Confident handling cash Organisational and administrative skills Ability to delegate What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

About us The RNLI has a network of local fundraising teams organising a wide range of activities and events which last year raised £14 million to save lives at sea. Each team is supported by a Community Manager, although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the team members themselves. We are currently looking for a Branch Box Secretary to join the Loch Ness branch. The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by raising income coordinating the distributing and collection of collection boxes. What you will be doing Seeking new locations for collection boxes. Coordinate the distribution and collection of boxes. Recording and banking of income, completion of financial records Encouraging and welcoming new members and supporters into the RNLI, driving our One Crew ethos What you need for this role Numeracy skills Basic IT skills – word/excel/email Confident handling cash Good interpersonal and teamworking skills What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

About us The RNLI has a network of local fundraising teams organising a wide range of activities and events which last year raised £14 million to save lives at sea. Each branch and guild is supported by a Community Manager, although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the team members themselves. We are currently looking for motivated people to help with our fundraising initiatives and have an opportunity for a Volunteer Branch Event Organiser. The impact you will make You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community. What you will be doing Organising a variety of different activities ranging from coffee mornings to quiz and supper evenings. Suggesting new ideas for fundraising activities. Organising and attending planning evenings. Liaising with other RNLI volunteers. Championing the RNLI and helping to drive our One Crew ethos. What do you need for this role? Enthusiasm The ability to lead others Good interpersonal and communication skills IT Skills Planning, organisation and administration skills What’s in it for you? Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed