AN APPEAL for face-to-face fundraisers for the RNLI has been launched in the Lyme Regis area.

The role involves talking to the public, inspiring them to become financial supporters and educating them about water safety.

The appeal has been launched by Petrina Muscroft, senior face-to-face fundraiser for the RNLI who is based in Lyme Regis and who is responsible for fundraising in the region.

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Petrina, who is also the volunteer visits officer at Lyme Regis lifeboat station and a member of the shore crew, said: "Members of the face-to-face teams receive a salary and can be full time or part time with flexible hours available all year round.

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“The RNLI has a paid workforce of only 5% with 95% volunteers so the face- to- face role is vital in raising funds for the charity whose aim is to save lives at sea.”

Anyone interested can contact Petrina on 07812 469423 or email petrina_muscroft@rnli.org.uk or go to www.rnli.org.uk/f2f