Speaker - Geoff Vian, RNLI Community Presenter

Geoff Vian has been volunteering for the RNLI since 2015 and has been helping to save lives ever since.

Geoff is a dedicated RNLI volunteer based in Portishead, serving as a Community Presenter, Education Volunteer, and formerly the station Treasurer. Over his 10+ years of service, he has educated thousands of children and adults on water safety and, during lockdown, delivered virtual talks to over 4,100 people. 

The RNLI is charity founded upon and driven by our values of selflessness, courage, dependability and trustworthiness, with volunteers at our heart. Values shared by generations of supporters like you who have powered our lifesaving work through your kindness and generosity for over 200 years.

The vast majority of RNLI people are volunteers - ordinary people doing extraordinary things - supported by expert staff, all working together to help communities at home and abroad save lives.

(last updated 27/1/26)