Donegal Mountain Rescue have issued an SOS for new recruits for 2012.
But applicants have been warned that becoming a member of the DMR is not a walk in the park.
Applicants will go through an interview process and, if successful, will undergo a one year training programme culminating in a practical and theory exam to gain Full Membership at the end of 2012.
The ability to work well in a team, have good common sense, be cool under pressure, be committed and have a reasonable level of fitness are necessary.
Mountain and first aid skills will be an advantage to potential candidates.
DMRT are a 24/7 volunteer organisation and participation in fundraising will also be expected.
Interested Volunteers should e-mail the Team Secretary at secretary@donegalmrt.ie for an Application Pack.
The DMR team have also issued an appeal for winter vehicle storage facilities which are accessible 24/7 across Donegal in the event of severe winter weather conditions.
The team vehicles came under enormous pressure last year with engine failure and diesel freezing whilst assisting vulnerable members of our community who were cut off and who were ill or short on food and medicines.
During this period HSE Community nurses were also transported to their patients and the sick or frail transported to Hospital or Care homes.
Anyone who wishes to offer the use of a premises should contact secretary@donegalmrt.ie, send a message via Facebook or contact 087 2284600.
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