ALB Crew - Sheerness

ALB Crew - Sheerness

Volunteer area
South East
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/LBS_ALB3.jpg
Volunteer location
Sheerness, Kent
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
51.4461784362792, 0.744001984596252
Time commitment
Flexible 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
29-06-2025
Reference
V19050
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About Us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in  Sheerness is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of All Weather Lifeboat Crew.

Operating from within the old naval port of Sheerness, the lifeboat station operates both a D class inshore lifeboat and a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat. Four medals for gallantry have been awarded to the station.

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 15 minutes 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