THE RNLI is in search of new recruits to spend the summer working at Pembrokeshire’s most popular beaches, as applications open for 2018’s beach lifeguards and fundraisers.

Both roles are essential in supporting the RNLI to reduce the number of people who drown around the coast, and to help keep people safe by providing advice to the millions of holidaymakers who visit the seaside every summer.

The RNLI will be operating a lifeguard service in partnership with councils and land owners in the Vale of Glamorgan, Porthcawl, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Denbighshire in 2018.

At the forefront of the RNLI’s work, lifeguards across the UK saved 127 lives and helped 20,538 people in 2016.

Successful applicants receive world-class training in search and rescue, lifesaving and casualty care techniques, as well as developing transferable skills.

Matt Childs, RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor in south east Wales, said: “Working as a lifeguard has got to be one of the best summer jobs – you get to call the beach your office for a start! But far more importantly than that, you are there to make sure the public enjoy it in the safest possible way.”

The RNLI is also recruiting fundraisers to work alongside lifeguards and provide beach visitors with important safety advice.

Nick Evans regional fundraising manager said: “A good fundraiser generally has to be friendly and relaxed, but also energetic, able to talk to anyone and be passionate about what they do.”

Visit summerjobs.rnli.org or search for #BestSummerJob on Facebook and Twitter for more information.