ILB and ALB Crew - Eyemouth

About Us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Eyemouth, which has just celebrated 150 years of service to saving lives at sea, is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join the existing team in the role of All Weather / Inshore Lifeboat Crew.

For 150 years, when the pager goes off, ordinary people, of all genres and professions, do extraordinary things. Since 1876 our volunteer lifeboat crews have kept our waters safe.

The more complex coastal rescues of today rely totally on our people behind the pagers to keep our community safe.

Right now, Eyemouth Lifeboat Station needs new volunteers, for Boat Crew, ideally available during the day, however applications from all those interested are welcomed and invited.

No previous sea experience required—just commitment - as all training will be provided to keep you, your crew, and those in peril safe.

The impact you will make

Your vital contribution 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 and maintain Competency Based Training as necessary to fulfil the role of crew member
• Be on call any time of day (subject to your stated availability) for lifeboat taskings
• Attend exercises to gain and maintain your skills and competencies
• Contribute to/assist with the overall upkeep/housekeeping of the station, lifeboats and equipment to ensure the continuous readiness to support the teams when tasked.

Ideal requirements for the role

• A strong desire to serve the local community
• Team player
• Good communicator
• General fitness
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Reasonable IT skills
• Live or work within 15 minutes of the station

What’s in it for you

• Being part of and contributing to an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference each and every day
• Learn new skills and gain meaningful experience, which may also serve to enhance your CV
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided, and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer

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.