Volunteer Shore Crew - Happisburgh

About Us

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

Local fishermen in Happisburgh first started saving lives with their own boats in 1810, and after the formation of the RNLI in 1824, a Lifeboat Station was established in the village in 1866.

The impact you will make 

This role will help us save lives at sea by assisting with the safe launch and recovery of the lifeboat on service and exercise. 

What you will be doing 

• Assist with the launch and recovery of the lifeboat(s) on service and exercise
• Maintain competence under the Competency Framework for the role
• Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment 

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

• Team player
• Good communicator
• General fitness
• Ability to learn new skills
• Live or work within close proximity of the station and be between 18 and 70 years of age

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.