RNLI looks for new volunteers on and off the water

Some 97% of the charity's frontline lifesavers are volunteers

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is appealing for new volunteers to join its teams, on and off the water, at stations across Sussex.

Each station relies on a crew of volunteers that help man the lifeboats, run the shops, spread water safety messages, create media content and raise funds.

The charity also has paid opportunities as lifeguards and face-to-face fundraisers across its eight stations in the region.

Phill Corsi, area operations manager, said: "Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI, without them, the charity wouldn't be able to operate."

Of the RNLI's frontline lifesavers, 97% are volunteers.

The charity wants to hear from people who are interested in learning new skills and have a few hours spare each week.

Mr Corsi added: "If volunteers give us their time and commitment, we can teach them the rest."

The charity is also looking to recruit lifeguards in East Sussex ahead of summer.