THE RNLI is looking for new volunteers to join its New Brighton team.

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in New Brighton is looking for new volunteer crew members with day-time availability to join the existing lifesaving operations team.

Established in 1863, the station operates a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Deputy Launching Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team.

All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats.

What you will be doing

  • Undertake training and maintain competence under the Competency Framework as necessary to fulfil the role of crew member
  • Be on call for lifeboat ‘shouts’
  • Attend exercises
  • Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment

What you need for this role

  • Team player
  • Good communicator
  • General fitness
  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Live or work within close proximity of the station and be between 18 and 65 years of age (B-Class)

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