Main pic: The new Arranmore Lifeboat Station which was officially opened in September. Picture: Declan Doherty
The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Arranmore is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Launch Authority.
Located on the north-east side of the island of Arranmore, this Severn class lifeboat station has a long history of saving lives at sea going back to 1883.
The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team. All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and water safety volunteers.
The impact you will make
This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service.
What you will be doing
- Authorise launch of the lifeboats
- Provide leadership in the absence of the Lifeboat Operations Manager or as delegated
- Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service.
To apply, and for further information, go to www.volunteering.rnli.org
