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Q: how old were you when you became a volunteer?
A:I started when I was 17 you can't join before then but i've always wanted to be in the RNLI. I saw one rescue on TV when I was boy and that was it !
Q: How many times have you been out on a rescue?
A: During the last year I've been on tree rescue missions- we call then "shouts "
Q: what happens if you' re adwork when you get a shoult ?
A: well, I'm still at college so it isn't a problem. I work part-time in a shop but I've been lucky - I've never had a shout while I was working
Q have you ever saved someone's life ?
A: Yes I have . On one rescue there was a 14 year old girl whow as windsurfing with her dad . A storm started and she went under the water . She was suffering from hipothermia .
Q: Has the lifeboat ever been in serious danger?
A: No,it hasn't - these boats are designer for bad conditions and the crew is very well-trainded.
Q How do you and the team keep fit ?
A We usually train twice a week - we often go swimming or surfing. I also enjoy mountain biking in my free time.
Q What does your family think about you being a volunteer ?
A My mum sometimes gets worried,but in general , they're all very supportive .
Q whould you like to get paid for this job ?
A No,I do this because I love it . Everyone at the RNLI is a vollunteer
Q Do you ever get enjoed which people who put that lives at risk ?
A I'm usually quitepatient , but sometimes it's a bit annoying when people do stupid things , like not wearing a lifejackedor going out to sea in bad weather conditions
read the text and answer the questions
1 What inspired Glen to become an RNLI volunteer?
2 What was the 14-year-old girl doing when Glen resuced her?
3 Hom do Glen's family feel about him begin an RNLI volunteer?
4 Does Glen get any money when he goes on rescue missions?
5 When does Glen get annoyed?
