ALB Crew - Kirkwall
ALB Crew - Kirkwall
Volunteer area
Scotland
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/LBS_ALB1.jpg
Volunteer location
Kirkwall, Orkney
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
58.9854278564453, -2.96036505699157
Time commitment
Variable with weekly requirements
Team
Lifesaving Operations
Responsible to
Lifeboat Operations Manager
Safeguarding level
2: Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy required and online safeguarding training module required to be completed upon commencement of role.
Closing Date
24-05-2026
Reference
V21433
About Us
The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Kirkwall is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of All Weather Lifeboat Crew.
Officially established in 1972, Kirkwall is a relatively recent addition to Scotland’s coastal rescue services. The crews have been awarded three medals for gallantry during their lifesaving history.
The impact you will make
This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness and crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the coxswain.
What you will be doing
- Undertake training and maintain Competency Based Training 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
Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer
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
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
