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The RNLI volunteer commitment

The RNLI values every volunteer and aims to work in partnership with each person.

The RNLI will:

  • Welcome you, as a volunteer and provide appropriate opportunities to those who can help us achieve the RNLI’s purposes.
  • Provide you with appropriate training and the right equipment for the task.
  • Give guidance and support your development in your volunteer role.
  • Treat you and all volunteers equally and fairly.
  • Ensure you have a safe working environment so far as is reasonably practicable.
  • Listen to your concerns if things aren’t going right.
  • Recognise that you are a volunteer and have other commitments.

In return we ask you to:

  • Commit to necessary training and give us your time.
  • Comply with agreed standards.
  • Be professional and loyal to the RNLI.
  • Be fair to those around you
  • Talk to your RNLI colleagues (volunteers or staff) first if you have a problem.
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Volunteering with the RNLI

The RNLI knows that volunteers have been, and remain, fundamental to the service delivery and reputation of the Institution.

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Welcome to volunteering with the RNLI

Since the Institution was formed in 1824, volunteers have been instrumental in helping us towards the achievement of our vision, which is to be recognised universally as the most effective, dependable and innovative lifeboat service.

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