Harbour LGBT+ Network Communications Support Volunteer - Remote

The RNLI’s Harbour LGBT+ Network is looking for a volunteer to join them in the role of Communications Officer

The impact you will make 

You will help us save lives at sea by raising awareness of and promoting the activity of the the Harbour network, highlighting the achievements of the network, their events and supporting their celebration of key moments. You will be sharing key messages via digital and social media. 

The Harbour Network

The RNLI’s Harbour LGBT+ Network provides peer support for volunteers and staff. We are working to create a more welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and equal organisation for all by holding our leaders to account and by increasing representation and understanding of LGBT+ lives.  

What you will be doing 

• Promoting and championing the Harbour network through our various communications channels.
• Producing communication opportunities and moments to highlight relevant awareness days and moments throughout the year.
• Attending regular Harbour network meetings and liaising with the co-chairs of the network, inclusion lead and internal comms teams.
• Suggesting new opportunities to raise awareness and build engagement of the Harbour network.
• Creating opportunities to engage with both volunteers and employees.

 What you need for this role 

• You must be over 18 to carry out this role.
• Excellent writing, communication and IT skills.
• Committed championing equity, diversity and inclusion and elevating voices from minority communities in accordance with our EDI policy.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to approach sensitive and open conversations.
• Interest in social media/video editing. 

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

Please apply online or if you have a question please contact the RNLI’s Inclusion Team by email on [email protected]

Safeguarding and referencing

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 reference checks at offer stage and 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.