Lifeboat Visits Team Member - Morecambe

Lifeboat Visits Team Member - Morecambe

Posted for RNLI Blackpool

Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

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About Us

Volunteering as a member of the Lifeboat Visits Team and being part of the RNLI’s Morecambe lifeboat station is an important role within the charity as we aim to save the lives of people of all age groups through our fantastic visits programme.

The impact you will make

You will promote the work of the lifeboat station to the local community and visitors, help raise vital funds and save lives at sea by sharing key water safety messages.

What you will be doing

Giving inspiring guided tours of the lifeboat station to visitors including groups of young people and adults

Creating a welcoming and friendly environment within the station for visitors

Ensuring key RNLI messages are communicated to visitors

Supporting the RNLI's One Crew ethos

Find out more about becoming a promoting the RNLI volunteer

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

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Equal opportunities

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea without prejudice. We aspire to be an organisation where our people are valued no matter who they are. We aim to be truly inclusive, benefit from diversity and appreciate everyone for their individual contribution.

What skills do I need?

What you need for this role

Enthusiasm

Good communication skills and confident speaking to groups

Good team working skills

Comfortable interacting with young people

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.