Mayo Mountain Rescue Team are recruiting

MAYO Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) is a busy, experienced and dynamic voluntary mountain rescue team which provides a mountain search and rescue emergency service (via 999/112) for county Mayo and nationwide, if requested. They operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

MMRT are currently accepting applications for new probationary members from people who are actively involved in hillwalking and mountain activities. They need adults (over the age of 21) of all capabilities, skills and talents.

Deputy team leader and chair of the MMRT recruitment committee Shane McGuire said: “Joining the Mayo Mountain Rescue Team means you can help people in difficulty on the mountains of Mayo and provide an important service to the community.”

Applications can be posted to: Recruitment, Mayo Mountain Rescue HQ, Pinewoods, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 HX27.

Email applications should be sent to pro@mayomrt.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday, November 15.

For more information on the team go to www.mayomountainrescue.ie or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mayomountainrescue.