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’s Lifeboat Station in Wick is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer. The role of the Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer is to support and deputise for the Lifeboat Press Officer. Established in 1848, Wick Lifeboat Station in the far north of Scotland operates an all-weather Trent class lifeboat. Crew members have been recognised by the RNLI for their lifesaving achievements 11 times. The impact you will make You will help us save lives at sea by raising awareness of the RNLI, through promoting the activity of the lifeboat station, highlighting the lifesaving work of our volunteers and sharing key messages via local, digital and social media. What you will be doing Keeping local media informed of lifesaving activity, promoting newsworthy rescues, lifeboat station events and RNLI campaigns via a variety of channels Producing and distributing regular new releases with photos and/or video, to a standard RNLI format by email, uploading to the RNLI News Centre and posting to social media Being available to answer media enquiries Supporting or arranging media opportunities when requested by the Media Engagement Team Briefing station representatives and crew members for interview or acting as spokesperson Keeping the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Regional Media Engagement Team informed of all media activity and reputational concerns Attending station management meetings and liaising regularly with fellow officers about current activity Acquiring and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of your lifeboat station and the RNLI What you need for this role Excellent writing, communication, and IT skills Good interpersonal and media relations skills Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible Influencing, tact and diplomacy skills Interest in new media/video editing/photography 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 Please apply online or if you have a question please contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on volunteering@rnli.org.uk.

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’s Lifeboat Station in Kyle of Lochalsh is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Deputy Launching Authority. Operating from the Sound of Sleat to the south, the Inner Sound to the north and the 6 sea lochs in between, Kyle of Lochalsh Lifeboat Station’s B class lifeboat carries out a wide variety of rescues. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. What you will be doing Authorise launch of the lifeboats Provide leadership in the absence of the Lifeboat Operations Manager or as delegated Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service. What you need for this role Team player Good communicator Leadership skills Local maritime knowledge IT literate (desirable) Live or work within 20 minutes of the station and be between 18 and 70 years of age Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable) 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’s Lifeboat Station in Leverburgh is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Deputy Launching Authority. Leverburgh Lifeboat Station was established in 2012. It houses a B-class lifeboat. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. What you will be doing Authorise launch of the lifeboats Provide leadership in the absence of the Lifeboat Operations Manager or as delegated Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service. What you need for this role Team player Good communicator Leadership skills Local maritime knowledge IT literate (desirable) Live or work within 20 minutes of the station and be between 18 and 70 years of age Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable) 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