Lifeboat Station Treasurer - Weston-super-Mare

About Us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Treasurer.

Now operating two inshore lifeboats in the Severn estuary, Weston-super-Mare originally operated the first motor lifeboat to be placed on the Somerset coast. The station has been presented with six awards for gallantry.

The impact you will make

This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that the financial activity of the station is conducted in accordance with RNLI regulations.

What you will be doing

• Administer the RNLI station bank account
• Ensure all sums donated to the lifeboat station are immediately credited to it, are properly acknowledged and are recorded on the monthly returns
• Ensure that the annual statement of account is prepared, approved, signed and returned to RNLI Support Centre, Poole, on time

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer

What you need for this role

• IT skills – Word/Excel/Email
• Able to handle money confidently
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting procedures
• Willingness to learn about and adhere to RNLI financial procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the local station (desirable)

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.