Become a volunteer

What volunteer roles can I apply for?

We are delighted to have so many people interested in volunteering with GMFRS. As a result, our volunteer positions are currently filled and recruitment is temporarily closed. When more places are available we will re-open the application process and advertise the roles available. Please visit this page for updates on volunteer recruitment or use the following link to register your interest and stay informed of volunteering opportunities with our service.

Register your interest in volunteering

If you are an aspirational firefighter, please be aware that volunteering roles are not associated with applications to be a firefighter. Volunteer activities do not include undertaking any firefighter duties and the volunteer team cannot advise on firefighter applications or taster sessions.

Our Volunteer Strategy (internal webpage) sets out how our fantastic team of volunteers are making a difference to the communities they live in, through the support they freely provide to deliver informative and educational information supporting our mission: ‘Saving lives, protecting communities, working together’. Volunteers are truly part of our service and are helping to deliver our Annual Delivery Plan (internal webpage) and the six priorities detailed in our Fire Plan (internal webpage).

If your application is successful, we will invite you to one of our assessment sessions which are held a few times a year. You may have to wait a number of months for an assessment session, or a subsequent induction session, depending on our current vacancies and the volunteering role you're applying for.

Reasons to be a volunteer with us

  • Join one of the largest fire services in the UK

  • You can learn about our work

  • You can support our mission: saving lives, protecting communities, working together

  • You'll learn about fire, road and water safety and deliver this advice to our communities

  • You can share or learn new skills, gain experience, grow in confidence and develop your communication skills

  • You can support our education programmes

  • Chance to make friends and meet new people from across our diverse communities

  • You'll receive training relevant to your volunteering role and opportunities for personal development

  • Volunteer uniform provided

  • Out-of-pocket expenses paid

  • Give something back to your communities

  • Do something different!

If you want to find out more about what it's like to volunteer with us, watch the videos below from Volunteers' Week 2023:

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See all opportunities with GMFRS on the Greater Manchester Services Recruitment Website (external website)

For further information or to have an informal conversation about our volunteering opportunities please contact VolunteerCo-ordinators@manchesterfire.gov.uk