Branch Membership Secretary - Hitchin

About us

The RNLI has a network of local fundraising branches organising a wide range of activities and events which last year raised £14 million to save lives at sea.  Each branch and guild is supported by a Community Fundraising Manager although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the branch members themselves. 

Becoming part of your local fundraising branch could offer you an opportunity to improve your CV, meet new people or learn new skills.   Some of our branch members have been volunteering for many years, some just join us for a few months – whatever their commitments allow.

As Membership Secretary for the Hitchin Branch you will play a key role in sourcing new volunteers by using our current recruitment methods as well as creating some new and innovative initiatives to reach people who may want to support us in a variety of ways.  Because of your strong interpersonal skills you will have the ability to welcome new volunteers and develop relationships with the new branch members. 

Whether you have experience in administration, recruitment or secretarial work or you want to develop such skills this could be a role for you. 

The impact you will make

You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community.

What you will be doing

• Recruiting and welcoming new branch members.
• Providing current and accurate data on branch members.
• Trying out new ways of recruiting volunteers.
• Attending branch meetings and assisting at fundraising events and activities.
• Championing the RNLI and helping to drive our One Crew ethos.

Find out more about becoming a fundraising and events volunteer

What do you need for this role?

• Enthusiasm
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• IT skills
• The ability to comply with RNLI data protection policies and guidelines
• Tact, diplomacy and the ability to influence

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.