Help Save Lives at Sea: Volunteer Opportunities Open at Aberdeen RNLI

The Aberdeen branch is seeking individuals for the positions of Branch Collection Organiser, Branch Fundraising Member, Fundraising Branch Chair, Fundraising Events Coordinator and Social Media Officer. These roles are crucial in supporting the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea in the Aberdeen area.

Donald Montgomery, current Chair of Aberdeen RNLI Fundraising Committee, said: “Volunteering with the RNLI offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the local community. Volunteers will engage in organising fundraising events, managing collections, coordinating social media activities, and leading the fundraising branch. These roles require enthusiasm, commitment and a passion for supporting the lifeboat crews who work tirelessly to ensure safety at sea.

"Our volunteers are the backbone of our operations. Their dedication ensures we can continue our lifesaving work and maintain our essential services. I’m sad to be stepping away from my role following nine years as Chair of the Fundraising Committee, and 12 years as a community presenter, but now is the right time for me to let someone else to make their mark."

Aberdeen RNLI has a long history of service, with volunteers providing a 24-hour search and rescue service along the UK and Ireland coasts. The charity operates independently of the Coastguard and government, relying on voluntary donations and legacies to sustain its operations.

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Notes to editors

• Aberdeen lifeboat station has been operating since 1802. To learn more about the lifeboat station visit https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/aberdeen-lifeboat-station
• Aberdeen lifeboat station operates a Severn class all-weather lifeboat, Bon Accord, and D class inshore lifeboat, Buoy Woody 85N.

RNLI media contacts (in order of contact)

Jamee Kirkpatrick, (Volunteer) Lifeboat Press Officer - Aberdeen, 07521304409, [email protected]

Natasha Bennett, RNLI Regional Media Officer for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]

Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Media Manager for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.