Volunteer for RLSS UK

Volunteers are invaluable to RLSS UK and vital to the success of our mission, to reduce drownings and the impact of drowning on communities across the UK and Ireland.

In order to achieve this goal, RLSS UK relies on an army of passionate, committed and wonderful volunteers. Our volunteer opportunities are structured to ensure you feel happy, only giving as much time as you can spare, to contribute to our projects, activities and events.

We have a range of interesting volunteer opportunities that have the flexibility to fit around your current commitments.

For all our Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions click here.

Become a volunteer

Our aim is to make volunteering with RLSS UK a great experience. Read more

Become a corporate partner for volunteering

Corporate Volunteering is a great way to engage employees in supporting RLSS UK to make a difference in the community. Read more

Commonwealth - Volunteering

Could you volunteer to support International, Commonwealth drowning prevention efforts? Read more

Latest

National Trainer Assessor Course, 9 and 10 December 2020

If you are passionate about RLSS UK qualifications, have completed your Mentor course, and want to train the next generation of RLSS UK Trainer Assessors, the NTA programme is the next natural step for you.

RLSS UK’S BBC Radio 4 Appeal: Impact Report

With swimming pools across the UK now open after lockdown, the £2,902 resulting from the generosity of the Radio 4 listeners, can be put straight to work, as the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) continues to work towards nations without drowning.

Speeds 2021

We are currently reviewing this event for 2021.

Voting is now open!

On Thursday 17 September 2020, full information on how to vote online (including candidate details) will be emailed to all members, check you email for the latest information.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more!

17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?

RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement.

Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.

Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.