The Royal Life Saving Society would not exist without our amazing volunteers!

We are always seeking to improve the range of volunteering opportunities we offer as well as the diversity of our volunteering team. Some of our key volunteering roles are outlined on this page.

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Advisory Group Member – Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity Advisory Group (SEDAG)

Are you passionate about promoting best practice in relation to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion?

SEDAG is a group of passionate and knowledgeable individuals who advise the right policy and approaches to safeguarding and EDI, and they are looking for individuals to join them to further their work. We are actively seeking candidates from Wales and Ireland, but we also welcome applications from all regions of the UK. 

The group maintains ongoing contact, formally meeting 4/5 times a year, and is an official sub-committee of the RLSS UK Trustee Board. SEDAG members are best placed to represent their region or branch on safeguarding matters and have both a strategic and tactical understanding of how to get ‘safeguarding ready’. SEDAG is supported by expert staff.

Find out more about the position

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RLSS UK Education Volunteer

In 2022 alone, there were 35 reports of children drowning- the equivalent of a classroom of children. RLSS UK have a variety of invaluable educational resources and lesson plans which help to teach water safety to children of all ages but we need volunteers to help us to deliver it into schools.

Our Water Safety Education Volunteers support us in spreading the word as widely as possible and work with their local schools and colleges to ensure that children have an opportunity to learn this vital lifesaving information.

Volunteering Application Form

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RLSS UK Community Events Volunteer

RLSS UK organises a number of events and campaigns throughout the year to support our membership, and spread our essential messages to the public across the UK and Ireland. Our variety of events range from national sports events to local community stands and engagement opportunities, with much more in between. There are a variety of roles available to cater to a range of skill sets and time commitments.

We are always looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who love speaking to people and acting as positive ambassadors for the charity. If you don’t mind giving up some of your time to help the smooth operation of RLSS UK events and campaigns, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteering Application Form

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RLSS UK Fundraising Volunteer

Donations are vital to our success in reducing the number of drowning tragedies every year. Whether it be fundraising at a community event, taking on one of our challenges or accepting donations at a training session you deliver, could you help us to raise those essential funds?

Join a fundraising challenge today

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RLSS UK Volunteer for your Local Club

We believe that giving people in their communities, the tools, skills and support to lead and take ownership of local activities, is the best way to educate the public about water safety. You could help to spread the word in your local area by supporting the activity of, and volunteering at your local club.

There are likely lots of varied roles available there which could range from: helping to actually run the lifesaving training, representing the club at community events, managing the club's social media channels, supporting your local branch, general admin duties.

Volunteering Application Form