Amy – RNLI Volunteer Fundraising Branch Chair for Twickenham, Teddington and District
I grew up on the south coast, and I have always been well aware of the amazing work the RNLI lifeboat crews do. After moving to London, I discovered there were lifeboat stations on the Thames, so I decided to take on this volunteering opportunity.
As Fundraising Branch Chair, I coordinate a local fundraising team of volunteers and help raise vital funds for the charity. We work across Twickenham, Teddington, and District, running various events and activities, collaborating with local businesses and individuals who want to support us, and educating people about water safety.
I volunteer because I believe in the importance of the RNLI’s mission of saving lives at sea and on the Thames, and because it allows me to meet new people. Given that we work close to Teddington Lifeboat Station, which I often visit, I learnt much more about what the lifeboat crew do and their rescues, and that motivates me to continue my fundraising efforts. I have made some great friends too!
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RNLI has over 230 operational volunteers in London, and they are supported by 600 engagement volunteers who fundraise and deliver water safety messages across the capital.
RNLI lifeboats have been operating on the Thames since 2 January 2002 from their lifeboat stations at Chiswick, Teddington, Tower and Gravesend, responding to nearly 1,000 callouts annually. Last year, they had 947 launches, aided 263 people, and saved 24 lives.
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