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

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.

Contacting us during COVID 19

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 Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has teamed up with Surf Life Saving Association (SLSA) Wales and Surf Life Saving (SLS) GB to develop a new national standard for beach lifeguarding.

IQL UK Qualifications Explained

Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK

Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.

Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. RLSS UK TAs and Instructors are advised to follow current guidance issued by RLSS UK, the government and the NHS to manage the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).