Volunteering
Volunteering with ExRMed
Operational Members
Operational members ExRMed members are selected based on four attributes only:
Attributes
Experience
- Work in remote or hostile environments such as police, fire, military service or humanitarian work
- Teaching others and working with translators
- Travel experience in developing countries
- Experience in adaptive environments to improvise and overcome obstacles
Qualifications
All ExRMed members require at a minimum:
- First-Aid qualification
- Working with Vulnerable People, Police Check or other proof of character
Mental Attributes
- Self motivated with mission focus
- Ability to work autonomously or in a small team - Good communication skills
- Mental stamina and self discipline
- Adaptability, humility and mutual respect
- Emotional resilience and empathy
- Humour - good, bad or otherwise
Physical Attributes
- High level of general physical fitness
- Ability to carry weighted packs and stretchers over long distances
- Ability to work in uncomfortable positions
- Absence of physical injuries that would limit work capacity
- Carrying, and living from, a backpack such as an expedition
- Field craft skills such as navigation, food preparation and personal care
Non-attributes
ExRMed members are not selected based on their nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual preferences, religion or political views.
Non-Operational Members
Advisors
Advisors are volunteers who provide advice and support to the operational members and the organisation.
Next Step
If you have read through this page and would like to apply to become an Expeditionary Rescue Medic, please proceed to Use Verb (our recruitment platform) to begin the application process.