Applications are now open for 2026!
The wait is over, and we're very excited to once again be looking for some fantastic people to join us as full team members. This means we're looking for people who will be operational team members and able to attend call outs at short notice. Read on to find out more about what's involved.
Could you be an Operational Mountain Rescue Team Member?
We’re currently recruiting for a small number of Trainees to become volunteer operational Team Members. Being a Mountain Rescue volunteer is challenging and rewarding in equal measure!
As a minimum, you’ll need:
- To be 18 years old or older.
- To be a confident navigator in remote environments in all weathers, night and day, in summer and winter.
- To be a self sufficient hill walker in the outdoors for long periods of time in all weathers and all seasons.
- To hold a current First Aid qualification (ideally a 16 hour Outdoor First Aid qualification as a minimum) or working towards one.
- To have enough spare time to commit to mandatory monthly training sessions, fundraising events and call outs.
- To have reliable access to a vehicle to get you to training and call outs across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
- To be able to work as a Team.
- To be able to use initiative and work under pressure.
- To be able to help run the charity.
We’re looking for a small number of people to start training with us in March 2027. Initial training will take at least 12 months. If successful, you will become a Full Team Member and will continue monthly training along with the rest of the Team, attend call outs and fundraising events. Sound like something you’d love to do?
The closing date for applications is Monday 30th November.
Before applying, please make sure you are available for the following dates. These dates are fixed and unfortunately alternative arrangements can't be made:
- Saturday 13th February or Saturday 27th February - for a hill assessment lasting into the evening, in Northumberland (if successful at the previous stages).
- 13th March 2027 - for an induction training day specifically for new trainees (if successful at all stages of the application process).
To apply, please download the Application Pack and carefully read the information. The link to apply is at the end of the Pack. Good luck!