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

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

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
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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.
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Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK
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