Abersoch RNLI is looking for a volunteer press officer.

They will raise awareness of the charity, promote the activity of the lifeboat station, highlight the lifesaving work of the volunteers and share important safety and fundraising messages via local, digital and social media.

The press officer will work closely with the station’s social media officer Emma Wood.

Outgoing press officer Sarah Leather said: “Volunteering with us gives people the opportunity to make a real difference in their local community, to save lives at sea and become part of our one crew family. We can’t keep people safe without the support of our incredible people, who truly make a difference every day – no matter which volunteer role they are fulfilling.

“I’ve loved being the station’s Lifeboat Press Officer since 2020 and working alongside Emma, but now it’s time for me to hand the baton over to someone new. Being the LPO at Abersoch is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial part in helping to save lives and make a positive impact in our community.

“It’s a vital role to the station with structured training and support. Your actions as LPO can make a real difference in enhancing the public’s engagement with the RNLI.”

Abersoch Lifeboat Operations Manager, Martin Turtle, said: “We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual with an interest in writing, communications, media, and storytelling. Although no formal training or experience in these areas is required to apply, just a willingness to engage, learn and contribute something special.

“I would encourage anyone with an interest to apply; there is so much to gain from the role and joining our station’s one crew.”

The role is varied, with the opportunity to learn new skills, be creative, and make a difference in your local community. Duties of a lifeboat press officer include:

- Keeping local media informed of lifesaving activity, promoting newsworthy rescues, lifeboat station events and RNLI campaigns via a variety of channels

- Producing and distributing regular news releases with photos and/or video, to a standard RNLI format by email, uploading to the RNLI News Centre and posting to social media

- Being available to answer media enquiries

- Supporting or arranging media opportunities

- Acquiring and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of your lifeboat station and the RNLI.

No previous experience is necessary to become a lifeboat press officer. Volunteers are trained by a team of media trainers and support is provided by a dedicated volunteer manager throughout your time volunteering in the role.

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