NEW volunteers are needed to join fundraising crew at the RNLI in Dumfries and Galloway to help save lives at sea.
Volunteers are the heart of the RNLI and make up 95 per cent of its people and without them, the organisation couldn’t continue to perform rescues.
But it’s not all about volunteering on lifeboats or at a station, there are many other ways people locally can make a difference and support the work of the lifeboats in Stranraer, Kippford and Kirkcudbright.
Spokeswoman Alison Byers said: “With 92 per cent of the RNLI’s income coming from donations, the charity relies on the generosity of supporters and on the dedication of our fundraising volunteers to help raise essential funds.
“Thousands of community fundraising volunteers organise a wide range of activities and events each year, contributing their time, energy and skills to raise money to save lives at sea.
“We now really need to bolster that support and grow our volunteer fundraising crew. If you like to have fun, enjoy meeting new people and want to join a motivated and enthusiastic team, we encourage you to find out more and apply. You will learn new skills, gain experience and have the rewarding satisfaction of giving back. The RNLI will also provide all the necessary training and support so you can carry out your chosen role effectively.”
To find out more go to rnli.org/OneCrewVolunteers
TRAINING DAY . . . the lifeboats at Loch Ryan. Photo: Mark Simpson of Scarlett Visuals
