The British Mountaineering Council

Find out about volunteering for the BMC in this article

No, but we’ll cover your costs and give you cheap deals on BMC products. You will also get to hang out with famous people. The chances of this can go up as well as down.

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I’m pretty handy when it comes to geophysics/law/proof reading/ecology. Can I be of any help?

Yes please! We’re always looking for professionals who wish to use their skills on behalf of our members.

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I think that my local crag could do with sorting out. What next?

Come to your next BMC Area Meeting and get some support. It will happen!

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I'd like to get involved, but I don’t know if I’ll have the time.

Come along to your local BMC Area Meeting – there should always be a BMC Officer in attendance along with other local volunteers with whom you can discuss things.

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Who is on the Specialist Committees?

They're all made up of experts in that particular field (e.g. metallurgists in the Technical Committee, ecologists in the Access, Conservation and Environment Group). Find out more on the BMC Commmunity Site

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Can anyone come to an Area Open Meeting?

Yes.

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Can clubs send representatives to Area Open Meetings?

Absolutely. That person can then vote in a way that reflects their club's wishes.

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Is being a volunteer for the BMC good for my CV?

Unless your actions send the BMC into financial freefall, it sure is. We'll be happy to write a reference for you if we like you.

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My nearest Local Area Meeting is miles away. It's not local and it's not fair!

Offer to host the next Area Meeting somewhere more convenient for climbers and walkers near you. We can help with the organisation.

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I'd like to volunteer, but I'm not sure what I could do.

Come along to your local BMC Area Meeting – there should always be a BMC Officer in attendance along with other local volunteers with whom you can discuss things.

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How long do Area Meetings go on for?

That depends. They're usually between 1 and 1.5 hours long. They can disolve into a good old chinwag after the business of the meeting is done. Many have slideshows, speakers or short films afterwards. And chips, there will almost always be chips.

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What has the BMC ever done for me?

The BMC works tirelessly to protect the freedoms and promote the interest of climbers, boulderers, hill walkers and mountaineers. That is why people support the BMC. Join now.

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I've cleaned some routes up. Who do I tell?

Email access@thebmc.co.uk.

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What is a Local Area Meeting?

Good question! Find the answer here.

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I'd like to work for the BMC. How do I apply for jobs?

We always advertise any vacancies on our website, keep checking here.

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Does the BMC offer work experience?

No. Right now we don't offer work experience.