Be inspired - supporting our volunteers

The RNLI would not be able to deliver its lifesaving services in the same way if we did not have the incredible support of over 40, 000 volunteers.

The skills, experience, time and interest that they bring to the RNLI are invaluable. The RNLI recognises the amazing achievements and hard work that our volunteers deliver, and provides them regular support to help them continue in the future.

A big thank you to everyone who volunteers for the RNLI.

You can find out the latest achievements by our volunteers here, and also have a chance to give us your feedback in any volunteering issue you may have.

Latest stories and achievements

A selection of volunteer stories from our Compass magazine.

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Volunteering today

Find out more on the RNLI's Volunteer Commitment and Volunteer Policy.

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Your views count - tell us here

The RNLI welcomes views and comments from every volunteer.

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Specialist support for TOSM

'Train One Save Many champions are people committed to selling the RNLI's Train One Save Many messages to others. They cover the whole spectrum of RNLI supporters and include crew, branch and guild members, corporate supporters and staff. They carry out their role in 3 different ways - as promoters, fundraisers or speakers'

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Specialist support for education volunteers

As an RNLI education volunteer you can make a difference in reducing the number of young lives lost at sea.

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Specialist support for sea safety officers

Sea safety volunteers have an important role in sharing safety information and educating leisure boat users.

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