Become a volunteer

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

Whatever your motivation is to volunteer, we aim to provide a range of opportunities to suit you.

For all our Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions click here.

Why not browse our opportunities below.

Apply to volunteer

If you’d like to volunteer for RLSS UK please complete one of the forms below

I have a Society Number

I do not have a Society Number

Dedicating a fixed period of time, to work on one of our Short-Term Opportunities?

Commit a little time, more often?

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We’d rather have been at the pool…
June 2020: Support for the industry with re-opening and educating about Drowning Prevention

June proved to be another busy month for the RLSS UK team, with the focus of our support very much directed towards preparing for the re-opening of venues, attractions and sites.
The Big Scottish Region Lifesaving Quiz

As part of the RLSS UK Lifesaving Family, the RLSS UK Scottish Region are hosting the next in the series of online virtual quiz nights to help support the Drowning Prevention charity, RLSS UK, during this challenging time, to help raise funds for the National Charity to #ProtectOurFuture and to continue to provide water safety & drowning prevention education throughout the UK.
Debbie Knight's swimming lesson rescue

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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.
Commonwealth - Volunteering

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

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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).

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