Volunteering Opportunities with Royal National Lifeboat Institution

About

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea We provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. Our values reflect the way we do business as an organisation. Our purpose - The RNLI saves lives at sea. Our vision - To end preventable loss of life at sea. Our values - Our work is founded upon, and driven by, our values. Our volunteers and staff strive for excellence and are expected to be: Trustworthy - Accountable and efficient in the use of the donations entrusted to us by our supporters, managing our affairs with transparency, integrity and impartiality. Responsible for our own safety and dedicated to the safety of others. Courageous - Prepared to achieve our aims in changing and challenging environments. We are innovative, adaptable and determined in our mission to save lives at sea. Selfless - Willing to put the requirements of others before our own and the needs of the team before the individual. Able to see the bigger picture and act in the best interests of the RNLI, and to be inclusive and respectful of others. Prepared to share our expertise with organisations that share our aims. Dependable - Always available, committed to doing our part in saving lives with professionalism and expertise, continuously developing and improving. Working in and for the community, we deliver on our promises. Things we will not change - In support of these values, our core principles will guide us in delivering our lifesaving service, now and in the future. Volunteer ethos - Our lifesaving service is provided wherever possible by volunteers, generously supported by voluntary donations and legacies. Community-based, with the support of a major charity Our strength lies in operating through local teams, centrally directed and resourced. Every life matters We value every life and look to prevent loss of life, whoever it may be and wherever they may be in trouble. Safety, Health and Environment Our safety culture is of paramount importance to everything we do. Maritime expertise Our exceptional expertise is in the preservation of life at sea and on the water through rescue, together with the delivery of coordinated safety and education programmes. Independence of thought - We will not seek funding from central government if this could jeopardise our independence. Our role as bridge-builder We always work to identify, grow and maintain effective partnerships and coalitions to further the cause of the wider lifesaving community. Striving for excellence and innovation We believe in constantly looking for better ways of delivering what we do, embracing new technologies and ideas.