ALB Crew - Sheerness
ALB Crew - Sheerness
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
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.
RNLI Values
As one crew, we strive for excellence and are Trustworthy, Courageous, Selfless and Dependable
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the RNLI Safeguarding Policy and procedures
Where applicable we will carry out appropriate safeguarding checks (i.e. DBS, PVG or Garda checks)
