Volunteer Storesperson - RNLI Head Office Airside Swords

About us

The RNLI Head Office Airside Swords is looking for a volunteer to take up the role of Volunteer Storesperson.

The impact you will make

You will help us save lives at sea by supplying the relevant components to the required departments within Ireland RNLI region to meet the production requirements and Poole stores demand for coastal support.

What you will be doing

• Load / unload vehicles
• Locate materials within the warehouse system
• Pick materials for kits and deliver to workshops
• Pack materials for despatch and warehouse processes

What do you need for this role?

• Awareness of health and safety would be helpful.
• Enjoys being part of a team but also volunteering independently.
• Ability to learn new skills. 

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.