Current volunteering opportunities with the BMC
Conservation Volunteer Days
Our BMC local area often run volunteer invasive species clearing days and sphagnum moss planting days all as part of our wider campaign The Climate Project. Our 'Get Stuck In' days are key part of helping repair our paths, and do exactly what they says on the tin.
Get Stuck In Volunteering Opportunities
The Climate Project Events
Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!
Disciplines
Join other BMC members to help Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) plant trees in an area of upland pasture on the edge of high moorland.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District 5th - 7th October 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 14th - 16th September 2026.
Footpath Repair Opportunities with Mend Our Mountains
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 27th until 29th April 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District 13th - 15th April 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th June 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 22nd until 24th June 2026.
Current volunteer roles
Volunteering at a local level
The BMC divides England and Wales into ten geographical areas: Cymru North Wales; Cymru South Wales; Lakes; London & South East; Midlands; North East; North West; Peak; South West; Yorkshire. BMC Areas provide a focus for local activities and are instrumental in driving national policy. Each BMC Area holds five meetings a year, and each precedes a meeting of the Council, to enable members to make their views known and be communicated to the Council.
Volunteering at climbing competitions and events
There are a number of essential roles needed to help run the BMC climbing competitions such as judges, belayers and isolation volunteers. Check out what each role is and find out more about how you can apply.
Volunteering on a specialist committee
The BMC relies on a well-established structure of voluntary committees, supported by staff, to develop and oversee much of the organisation’s technical work for members. We classify our Board committees into two categories 'standard' and 'specialist'. The work of the Specialist Committees covers: Access & Conservation, Safeguarding, Clubs, Equity, Hill Walking, Huts, International Mountaineering, Land Management, Technical Equipment, Training, Youth & Walls
Volunteering on Members Council
The Council is comprised of representatives from the BMC Areas, BMC Specialist Committees, organisations which work closely with the BMC and members of the Board. It acts as a representative body of the members, consulting with and constructively challenging the Board, and holding the Board to account on behalf of the members. The Council meets at least four times a year.
Our Volunteer Stories
Volunteering
Nick sits on the BMC Technical Committee and UIAA Safety Commission. He is one of the incredible volunteers helping to ensure that the safety and performance standards of equipment are up to scratch!
Volunteering
Steve is a Pembrokeshire area volunteer who has been a Local Access Rep for over 15 years. Fresh from liaising with the military for 2025 briefing dates at Range West, Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, we caught up with him to find our more about his role.
Volunteering
Emily sits on the gender subgroup of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is a talented researcher and also runs Beta Magazine, a climbing and outdoors community magazine focused on the female experience but inclusive of all.
Volunteering
Mike is a Student Rep on the Clubs Committee and more recently has been working with the team as part of the Organisational Development Group.