ILB Crew - Wexford

About Us

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

Wexford is one of the newest stations in Ireland, providing search and rescue cover for part of the south-east corner of Ireland. The station operates a new IB1 D class lifeboat.

The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team. All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Operational Competence Framework, and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes Lifeguards, the Water Safety team, volunteer fundraisers and shop volunteers. 

The impact you will make 

This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are ready to launch, day or night, whenever needed, with sufficient qualified people to crew the boats on service and exercise, under the command of the Helm. 

What you will be doing 

• Undertake training and maintain competence under the Operational Competence Framework as necessary to fulfil the role of crew member
• Be on call for lifeboat ‘shouts’.
• Attend training exercises –  Wednesday evenings (1930 launch) and Sunday mornings (0900 launch)
• Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment 

Find out more (including the requirements) about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

• Live or work within 15 minutes of the station
• Be between 18 and 55 years of age 
• Be a team player
• Be a good communicator
• Have a good level of general fitness
• Have the ability to learn new skills 

What’s in it for you 

• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation.
• Gain the satisfaction of contributing to the RNLI’s mission of Saving Lives at Sea.
• 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
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Please apply online, or for further information contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346  [email protected] 

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.