How to volunteer...

Port Erin Lifeboat is continuously looking for new members
The station has many positions for all kinds of abilities and experience from fundraising right through to manning the boat.

For Boat Crew...

Are you:-

 
Aged 17 - 45 Retirement age for Atlantic crews is currently 45. (Parental permission needed if under 18 years)
Physically Fit A medical is required every 5 years and is performed by the Station Hon. Medical Officer.
Eyesight You must have good eyesight, the use of spectacles is now permitted but you cannot be colour blind.
Experience No marine experience is necessary, but it is helpful.  Full training will be provided.
Location Without breaking road laws, etc. be able to attend the station within 4-5 minutes of being paged.
Availability All crew is on 24hour/365day call-out, but in reality, you do as much as you can.
Training Full training will be given mainly at station but there is a requirement to attend the RNLI College in Poole for more intense courses from time to time.  Mobile training units visit the coastal stations periodically for VHF radio, First Aid, etc.
Maintenance Boat and boathouse maintenance is required.  Usually 1 evening per week.  You are expected to attend as often as you can.
General Be able to think quickly, react quickly, work as part of a close team and be 110% committed to the job.
If you match this criteria and want more information then,

E-mail
Phone 01624 832154 (keep trying if you cannot get an answer, the station is not permanently manned)
Call in to the station when you see someone there!!!!


For Station Management Team...

Are you:-

 
Aged 10 - 110 No restriction...
Physically Fit No restriction...
Eyesight No restriction...
Experience No restriction...
Location No restriction...
Availability No restriction, you do as much as you can.
Training Provided, if needed...
Maintenance You can get involved if you want to...
General Be part of the Station, from fund raising to polishing the brass, any help is greatly needed and appreciated.
If you match this criteria and want more information then,

E-mail
Phone 01624 832154 (keep trying if you cannot get an answer, the station is not permanently manned)
Call in to the station when you see someone there!!!!

Contact Information

General Information: General Email

Recruitment: Volunteering

Boathouse Telephone and Fax: 01624 832154

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