By Anna Carlton of RNLI
A Call to the Stonehaven Community to Join the Lifesaving Crew Behind the Scenes
As Stonehaven RNLI’s new station nears completion, they are now putting out a call to the community for volunteers to staff the station’s new RNLI Shop. A vital source of funding, the new shop is in urgent need of a team of volunteers.
A volunteer’s open evening will be held at the current crew shed next to the Backies car park at Stonehaven harbour on 14th May 19:00- 21:00 where current volunteers will be on hand to chat about their roles and show how easy it is to get involved.
The completion of the Stonehaven RNLI new station marks a significant milestone in the charity’s lifesaving operations on the northeast coast of Scotland. This modern facility not only enhances the capability of the volunteer crew but also hopes to strengthen the RNLI’s connection with the local community.
The new station, located on the harbour front, replaces the previous temporary crew shed and separate boat shed that had serve the town since 2013. It offers improved facilities for the lifeboat volunteers, including updated crew areas, training spaces, large boat hall and the town’s first dedicated RNLI shop, all under one roof.
Emily Hamilton-Peach, Community Manager at Stonehaven RNLI, said: “This new station is a game-changer for our crew, but it’s also a home for our community. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the RNLI, and that doesn’t just mean those going out on the water. The RNLI shop plays a huge part in keeping us afloat financially. Whether you can give a few hours a week or just want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. Help us to keep saving lives at sea.”
The new station also brings new opportunity to its existing volunteer teams including the Operational Crew, Fundraising Group and Visits Team. If you think you may be able to support Stonehaven RNLI in any of these capacities, come and find out more.
Volunteer roles available include;
Shop Volunteer
- Role Description & Apply: http://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/shop-volunteer—stonehaven-584570.html
- From manning the till to sorting donations or sharing the RNLI story with visitors, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand in our new RNLI Shop. No experience is necessary and hours can be as flexible or regular as your schedule desires.
Lead Shop Volunteer
- Role Description & Apply: http://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/lead-shop-volunteer—stonehaven-584577.html
- If you’d like to take on a lead role in our new RNLI Shop, we’d love to hear from people who might enjoy leading the team, organising rotas, managing H&S, organising the stock or perhaps you’ve got a head for numbers and could help with the banking. The Lead Shop role can be shared across a few people, so if you have interest in any of the above, please get in touch!
Visits Team Member
- Role Description & Apply: https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/lifeboat-visits-team-member-stonehaven-586432.html
- As our new station opens, we’re expecting lots of people to come and visit us for a look around. We’d love to have some volunteers on hand to help ensure our visitors are welcome and safe whilst being available to talk a little about our boat, new station and what our lifesaving work is all about. All training and information will be provided. This role will be invaluable to ensuring our Boat Crew’s precious time can be best dedicated to training and operations.
Fundraising Group Member
- Role Description & Apply: https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/volunteer-fundraiser-stonehaven-586434.html
- Help organise or provide a helping hand at our fundraising events. We run anything from Gin Tasting evenings, Coffee Mornings, Santa Arrivals, Quizzes and more! We’re always open to new ideas and people getting involved as much or as little as time allows.
To express interest or find out more, please contact Emily Hamilton-Peach, Community Manager at e_hamilton-peach@rnli.org.uk or 07974 419401