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

15-17 Sep 2025

Conservation Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 15th-17th September

Many BMC members will enjoy using Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) for hill walking and climbing. In association with the National Trust, the BMC are arranging conservation projects in the mountains of Eryri. Works may involve path maintenance, drainage projects, stepping stones, vegetation clearance or cairn scattering, led by the local National Trust Rangers. There will be 4 projects in Eryri in 2025. The final project is being held on Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September 2024.

28 Aug 2025

The Climate Project Events

Invasive Species Clearance on Kinder Scout | 28th August

Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation at the beautiful Kinder Scout in the Peak District. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet like-minded nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery.

01-02 Aug 2025

Volunteering Events

Yr Wyddfa Big Clean Up | Volunteer with us | August 1st & 2nd

The Yr Wyddfa Big Clean Up is back again for 2025.

News

BMC volunteers all set for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up

The Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up returns this Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August after a hugely successful event last year with 2,765 items of single-use plastic pollution removed from Wales’ highest mountain by BMC volunteers.

29 Jul
7 min read

Footpath Repair Opportunities with Mend Our Mountains

15-17 Sep 2025

Conservation Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 15th-17th September

Many BMC members will enjoy using Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) for hill walking and climbing. In association with the National Trust, the BMC are arranging conservation projects in the mountains of Eryri. Works may involve path maintenance, drainage projects, stepping stones, vegetation clearance or cairn scattering, led by the local National Trust Rangers. There will be 4 projects in Eryri in 2025. The final project is being held on Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September 2024.

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 national and regional climbing competitions

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

Volunteer Story: Nicholas Galpin

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!

04 Jul
2 min read

Volunteering

Volunteer Story: BMC Access Rep Steve Quinton

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.

04 Jul
2 min read

Volunteering

Volunteer Story: Emily Ankers

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.

04 Jul
3 min read

Volunteering

Volunteer Story: Clubs Rep Mike Spooner

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.

04 Jul
3 min read

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