Barry RNLI is looking for people to fill a variety of volunteer roles, with opportunities to promote water safety, engage with the community and support the charity’s work.
Roles are available at both the Barry Dock Lifeboat Station and the Barry Island RNLI Visitor Centre.
Lisa Newberry, lifeboat press officer for Barry Dock Lifeboat Station, said: “These roles are fantastic opportunities for people who want to make a difference in their local community.
“Whether you’re helping us engage audiences online, welcoming visitors or sharing lifesaving water safety advice, you’ll play an important part in supporting the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea.
“The Visitor Centre team is an integral part of our lifeboat station family and joining us is a brilliant opportunity to meet like-minded people, develop new skills and become part of a welcoming, supportive team.
“We pride ourselves on our One Crew ethos here in Barry.
“We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy meeting people and working as part of a team.
“Full training is provided and you’ll become part of a passionate group of volunteers helping make Barry RNLI such a special place to visit.”
The Barry Island RNLI Visitor Centre, which opened in 2017 as the UK’s first dedicated drowning prevention visitor centre, is currently recruiting for a social media officer and a lifeboat visits team member.
The social media officer will help raise the profile of the centre and RNLI shop by creating engaging content, sharing news and events, and connecting with supporters online.
This role would suit someone with an interest in social media, photography, video content and community engagement.
The lifeboat visits team member will guide visitors through interactive activities, help deliver key water safety messages and provide a warm welcome to all.
Barry Dock Lifeboat Station is also looking for a water safety officer.
This role involves working with RNLI volunteers and partner organisations to identify at-risk groups, develop targeted safety initiatives and coordinate local activities to help prevent drowning and reduce water-related incidents.
The Lifeboat Visits Team Member role is open to volunteers aged 16 and over.
Applicants for the Social Media Officer and Water Safety Officer roles must be aged 18 or over.
Anyone interested in finding out more or applying can visit the RNLI volunteering website.
