Community & Fundraising

Derby Mountain Rescue Team Supporters Group

Be part of the team that keeps the Peak District safe. Help at events, learn new skills, and contribute to the team's ability to carry out rescues around the clock.

You'll receive a welcome email, event list, and invites to an induction evening and vehicle/equipment morning.

What you can do
  • Help at PR & fundraising events
  • Act as training exercise “casualties”
  • Assist with scenario-based medical assessments
  • Vehicle checks at base
  • General maintenance at base & compound

Choose your way to support

Supporter

Active volunteering + fundraising
from £1/month
  • Help at events throughout the year
  • Hands-on roles at the team base
  • Pathway to Operational Team
  • Quarterly online magazine: Derby Rescuer
Join as a Supporter

Friend

Lower commitment, steady support
from £3/month
  • Nominal monthly donation
  • Show your support and stay informed
  • Quarterly online magazine: Derby Rescuer
Join as a Friend

What our Supporters get involved with

Pick and choose the events that fit your schedule.

PR & Fundraising

Engage the public at stalls, collections and community events across the region.

Training Casualties

Role‑play scenarios so our operational team can hone rescue skills.

Medical Assessments

Support scenario-based assessments used in team training.

Vehicle Checks

Help keep our fleet ready with routine checks at base.

Base Maintenance

Pitch in with upkeep of our base and compound.

Path to Red Jacket

Many supporters progress to the Operational Team after getting involved.

Why supporters love it

Real words from our community.

When you join, at a glance

Step 1

Join online and receive your welcome email.

Step 2

Attend an induction / information evening.

Step 3

Vehicle & equipment information morning at base.

Step 4

Pick an event to support—see you there!

Frequently Asked Questions

Supporter: expected to play a more active role at events and activities, contributing £1/month. Friend: a lighter commitment focused on a £3/month donation to show support. Both tiers receive our quarterly online magazine, Derby Rescuer.

Not at all — choose the events that fit your schedule. Many supporters help a handful of times per year.

Yes — when recruitment opens again, we will recruit from within the supporters group.