We are pleased to report that even in these difficult economic times, the number of people who step forward asking to volunteer for the Southend Lifeboat remains undiminished.
We are always looking for new members to join our ranks. Especially people with some ability and freedom to turn out for shouts in the week. The organisation has many positions for all kinds of skills and experience from fundraising right through to manning the boat.
Crew Requirements for Boat Duties
Because safety is so important there are a few requirements that a potential candidate must have. Most of these apply nationally to the RNLI. However, Southend station is unusual in that we have a D-class lifeboat and a hovercraft launched from the shore and two more lifeboats (an Atlantic 85 and another D-class) at the end of the pier – some 1 ¼ miles offshore! This presents Southend crews with a small extra commitment that must be allowed for when undertaking to join the team, particularly over the Summer months.
Before applying, please can we ask you read through the RNLI Reality Check, which can be found here.
If you are unable to meet this criteria, it is unlikely you will be considered to be a member of the crew at Southend RNLI.
Still interested?
Then email us at southend-on-sea@RNLI.org.uk or fill out this form.