Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s retail team need a dedicated volunteer crew – people of all ages and abilities - who have spare time to volunteer at their shops.
Wendy McGauley, RNLI regional engagement lead, explained: “The pandemic unfortunately hit our shops hard as they closed for periods of time in line with Covid-19 restrictions.
"We were delighted when we could reopen them safely in accordance with government guidance and are looking forward to welcoming our visitors during 2022.
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"To do this successfully, we want to grow our team of shop volunteers and are looking for people who enjoy interacting with others, can help us to provide a high level of customer service and ensure our shops continue to be friendly and welcoming places.”
To apply, visit https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/volunteering-opportunities and use the search function to select the shop location that you’re interested in.