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Accessibility statement for jobs.rnli.org and volunteering.rnli.org

This website is run by the RNLI. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

Jobs.rnli.org

  • On the Job Alerts and Register pages the user is sent to a new page summarising any errors in the form.
  • Some content does not respond to text being resized.
  • When text size is increased by 200% some text is cut off or disappears.
  • There are not multiple ways to navigate the site.
  • Some filters activate as soon as selected.
  • Some button and link hover and focus states are only indicated by a change in colour.
  • Some text on a coloured background and the asterix used to indicated required information do not have sufficient contrast.
  • Not all links are accessible with a keyboard.
  • There is no skip to content button.
  • On the Current Vacancies page, the filters come after the results.
  • Some filter dropdowns open on focus. Some social icons in the footer send the viewport to the top of the page on focus.
  • When using a keyboard featured slider/carousel focus moves through all the slides regardless of if the arrow buttons have been used.
  • Some filter links and fields have no programmatic labels.
  • When using a screen reader the user is not alerted to errors on forms.
  • On the Register page password instructions are not included as part of the programmatic label.
  • Some signposts and search results are missing link text.
  • On the log in page, focus moves from the log in button to the last field with an error when activated.
  • Not all headings are marked up correctly.
  • Some alt text could be clearer or marked as null.
  • Some iframes do not have a text alternative.
  • Some forms include sensory characteristics to indicate errors.

Job application form

  • The job application opens in a modal. The modal iframe does not have a text alternative.
  • Not all icons, some of which are used as buttons, do not have alt text.
  • Not all text has sufficient colour contrast.
  • Not all text responds to an increase in text size.
  • Link, dropdown and button hover state only indicated by change of colour.
  • Errors are only indicated by a change of colour.
  • Screen reader users are not alerted to errors.
  • Tooltips and calendar pickers cannot be accessed with a keyboard or keyboard and screen reader.
  • When using a screen reader cannot interact with unsaved changes dialogue box (VoiceOver) or character limits for free text fields (NVDA).
  • Individual modal screens do not have a unique visible title.
  • Link text for numbered modal screens could be clearer.
  • The ‘continue’ button is not used consistently on the previous employment step.
  • Focus order is not always clear or expected when using a screen reader, for example, after uploading a document or starting or cancelling a new record in the previous employment and referee tables.
  • When there are multiple errors on the form, a screen reader moves focus to the last error on the page.
  • On the previous employer and referee tables the final column does not have a header.
  • If a document has been uploaded and deleted the empty field is still announced as the previous document name when using a screen reader.
  • Document upload field and label are not linked.
  • Not all element IDs are unique.
  • The modal role is invalid and the ARIA attribute is unsupported or prohibited.

Volunteering.rnli.org

  • Some form fields are missing a label.
  • Some form fields are missing error messages.
  • Some error messages are not clear.
  • Error messages cannot be accessed with a desktop screen reader.
  • The focus state on the map buttons are not persistent.
  • Error messages on the Volunteering Alerts by Email page are initially presented on a separate page.
  • When text is increased to 200% some text is obscured by an image or overlaps an image; or might need more padding in a dropdown menu.
  • Some text does not respond if text size is increased.
  • Some images, icons and iframes are missing alt text, or could have alt text marked as null.
  • Some text does not have sufficient colour contrast.
  • Some headings are not marked up or nested correctly.
  • There are not multiple ways to navigate the site.
  • There is no skip to content button
  • Some buttons and dropdown menu items’ focus and/or hover states only indicated by a change in colour.
  • Language of parts is not marked up correctly.
  • The map on volunteering role pages are not fully accessible with a screen reader.
  • Snapchat and Pinterest icons in the footer send viewport to the top of the page on focus.
  • List and grid view buttons on Volunteering Opportunities page send focus to top of the page on input.
  • Some focus states could be clearer.

Volunteering application form

  • The volunteer application opens in a modal. The modal iframe does not have a text alternative.
  • Not all text responds to increases in text size.
  • Not all text has sufficient colour contrast.
  • Button and dropdown hover states are only indicated by a change in colour.
  • Links and errors are only indicated by a change in colour.
  • Tooltips and calendar pop up cannot be used with a keyboard or with a keyboard and screen reader.
  • Individual modal screens do not have a unique visible title.
  • Link text for numbered modal screens could be clearer.
  • When there are multiple errors on the form, a screen reader moves focus to the last error on the page.
  • Not all element IDs are unique.
  • The modal role is invalid and the modal ARIA attribute is unsupported or prohibited.

What to do if you cannot access parts of this website

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

Jobs.rnli.org

Volunteering.rnli.org

If you cannot view the map on our ‘contact us’ page, call or email us for directions.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: [email protected].

Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person

Please contact us if you need any adjustments or changes during the application or interview process.

You can contact us on:

Jobs.rnli.org

Volunteering.rnli.org

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The RNLI is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.0 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non compliance with the accessibility regulations

Jobs.rnli.org

  • Some alt text could be clearer or marked as null. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • Some iframes do not have a text alternative. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • Some icons used as buttons do not have a text alternative. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • On the Register page password instructions are not included as part of the programmatic label. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
  • Some filter links and fields have no labels. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criteria 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) and 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions).
  • If a document has been uploaded and deleted the empty field is still announced as the previous document name when using a screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
  • On the previous employer and referee tables the final column does not have a header. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
  • Some forms include sensory characteristics to indicate errors. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.3.3 (Sensory Characteristics).
  • Some button, link and dropdown hover and focus states are only indicated by a change in colour. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Color).
  • Errors are only indicated by a change in colour. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Color).
  • Not all text has sufficient colour contrast. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.6 (Contrast (Minimum)).
  • When text size is increased by 200% some text is cut off or disappears. Some content does not respond to text being resized. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text).
  • Not all text responds to an increase in text size. Some content does not respond to text being resized. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text).
  • Not all links are accessible with a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).
  • When using a screen reader cannot interact with unsaved changes dialogue box (VoiceOver) or character limits for free text fields (NVDA). This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).
  • The tooltips and calendar pop up on the application form are not accessible with a keyboard or keyboard and screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).
  • There is no skip to content button. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks).
  • Individual modal screens do not have a unique visible title. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.2 (Page Titled).
  • When using a keyboard featured slider/carousel focus moves through all the slides regardless of if the arrow buttons have been used. On the Current Vacancies page, the filters come after the results. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.3 (Focus Order).
  • Focus order is not always clear or expected when using a screen reader, for example, after uploading a document or starting or cancelling a new record in the previous employment and referee tables. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.3 (Focus Order).
  • Link text for numbered modal screens could be clearer. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose (In Context)).
  • There are not multiple ways to navigate the site. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.5 (Multiple Ways).
  • Some filter dropdowns open on focus. Some social icons in the footer send the viewport to the top of the page on focus. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.2.1 (On Focus).
  • Some filters activate as soon as selected. This fails success criterion 3.2.2 (On Input).
  • When there are multiple errors on the form, a screen reader moves focus to the last error on the page. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.2.2 (On Input).
  • On the Job Alerts and Register pages the user is sent to a new page summarising any errors in the form. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criteria 3.2.2 (On Input) and 3.3.1 (Error Identification).
  • The ‘continue’ button is not used consistently on the previous employment step. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.2.4 (Consistent Identification).
  • When using a screen reader the user is not alerted to errors on forms. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.3.1 (Error Identification).
  • Not all element IDs are unique. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 4.1.1 (Parsing).
  • Document upload field and label are not linked. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 4.1.1 (Parsing).
  • Some signposts and search results are missing link text. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value).
  • The application form modal role is invalid and the ARIA attribute is unsupported or prohibited. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value).

Volunteering.rnli.org

  • Some images, icons and iframes are missing alt text, or could have alt text marked as null. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • Some iframes do not have a text alternative. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • Some buttons and dropdown menu items’ focus and/or hover states only indicated by a change in colour. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Colour).
  • Some links and errors are only indicated by a change in colour. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Colour).
  • Some text does not have sufficient colour contrast. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)).
  • Some text does not respond if text size is increased. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text).
  • When text is increased to 200% some text is obscured by an image or overlaps an image; or might need more padding in a dropdown menu. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text).
  • Not all text has sufficient colour contrast. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 1.4.6 (Contrast (Minimum)).
  • The map on volunteering role pages are not fully accessible with a screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).
  • The tooltips and calendar pop up on the application form are not accessible with a keyboard or keyboard and screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).
  • There is no skip to content button. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks).
  • Individual modal screens do not have a unique visible title. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.2 (Page Titled).
  • Link text for numbered modal screens could be clearer. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose (In Context)).
  • There are not multiple ways to navigate the site. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.5 (Multiple Ways).
  • The focus state on the map buttons are not persistent. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 2.4.7 (Focus Visible).
  • Language of parts is not marked up correctly. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.1.2 (Language of Parts).
  • Snapchat and Pinterest icons in the footer send viewport to the top of the page on focus. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.2.1 (On Focus).
  • List and grid view buttons on Volunteering Opportunities page send focus to top of the page on input. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.2.2 (On Input).
  • Some form fields are missing error messages. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.3.1 (Error Identification).
  • Error messages cannot be accessed with a desktop screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.3.1 (Error Identification).
  • When there are multiple errors on the form, a screen reader moves focus to the last error on the page. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.3.1 (Error Identification).
  • Some form fields are missing a label. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions).
  • Error messages on the Volunteering Alerts by Email page are initially presented on a separate page. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.2.2 (On Input).
  • Some error messages are not clear. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 3.3.3 (Error Suggestion).
  • Not all element IDs are unique. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 4.1.1 (Parsing).
  • The application form modal role is invalid and the ARIA attribute is unsupported or prohibited. This fails WCAG 2.0 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value).

How we tested this website

This website was last tested in October and November 2022. The test was carried out by the RNLI Digital Experience team.

We included pages in the main user journeys covering as much functionality as possible in our sample.

We tested our campaign microsites, available at:

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

This statement was prepared on 11th January 2023. It was last updated on 23rd April 2024.

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