Galway RNLI is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles including new trainee lifeboat crew, additional launch authority positions and a new lifeboat operations manager.

For the past 30 years the Galway RNLI crew has provided search and rescue cover on Galway Bay to the east of a line between Blackhead in Co Clare and Spiddal, Co Galway. The station currently operates an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

The roles that are currently being recruited will support the lifeboat station to continue the RNLI’s work as the charity that save lives at sea.

Amy O’Connor, RNLI area operations manager said: “Being part of the crew at the Galway station gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community, to save lives and be part of the larger RNLI family.

“The lifeboat crew are all volunteers, headed up by the lifeboat operations manager and launch authorities and supported by a shore c...