Volunteers

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Volunteering with the BMC

Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. We’re always looking out for new volunteers to join our community and have a great range of roles across the UK. Check out the full list of volunteer opportunities across the BMC on our Volunteero site and express interest in volunteering for future opportunities.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are so many ways to volunteer with the BMC. Click through to see all the active vacancies and events you can sign up to and what each role means.

Volunteer Awards

Each year, the BMC recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of individuals that have made a significant impact on our sport and community.

Volunteering News

Volunteering News

Meet your 2024 BMC Volunteer Award winners

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 BMC Volunteer Awards.

26 Sep
5 min read

Volunteering News

Volunteer Week: Could you Get Stuck In?

This week is Volunteering Week 3 - 9 June so why not get involved with one of the many BMC volunteering opportunities? There are loads to choose from, including helping out at climbing competitions, leading hill walks at events and litter picking nationwide, planting seagrass in Wales, repairing footpaths in the Lake District and restoring peat bogs in the Peak District.

03 Jun
4 min read

Volunteering News

Meet your 2023 BMC Volunteer Award winners

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 BMC Volunteer Awards.

02 Oct
5 min read

Volunteering News

Meet your 2022 BMC Volunteer Award winners

Congratulations to our recipients of the 2022 BMC Volunteer Awards.

17 Oct
5 min read

Volunteering News

Meet your 2021 BMC Volunteer Award winners

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 BMC Volunteer Awards.

04 Oct
5 min read

Volunteering News

Meet your 2020 BMC Volunteer Award winners

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 BMC Volunteer Awards.

12 Oct
5 min read

Volunteering News

Meet your 2019 BMC Volunteer Award winners

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019 BMC Volunteer Awards.

08 Oct
5 min read

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

Volunteering

Volunteer Story: Graeme Hill

Graeme has been volunteering at the BMC for over 10 years, he volunteers as part of the Equity Steering Group and has worked hard to help the BMC achieve the Intermediate Equality Standard.

04 Jul
4 min read

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