BECOME A %%VOLUNTEER%% AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Dedicated volunteers are the foundation of everything we do. Our team is made up of people from all walks of life, each bringing different skills, experiences, and perspectives, but united by a shared commitment to serving their community. Whether responding to a search, managing logistics, or supporting behind the scenes, every role is vital.
"Every search reminds me why we do this. We’re here to give families %%hope%% - and that matters."
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE ALL PEOPLE LIKE %%YOU%%
Without our dedicated volunteers, we are lost. Our volunteers come from many different backgrounds, with different skill sets and experience, all sharing the common goal of serving their community.
SEARCH TECHNICIANS
Search Technicians are professionally trained to Lowland Rescue standards. They remain on-call around their personal and professional lives, ready to deploy 24-7, whatever the weather.
SUPPORT TECHNICIANS
Support Technicians are a critical resource that underpin search operations. They are often response drivers and lead on operational logistics around welfare, radio communications and vehicle maintenance.
SUPPORT SERVICES TEAM
Working behind the scenes to keep the charity operating smoothly. They are experts in fundraising, communications, social media, photography, videography, risk, finance, technology and human resources.
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF %%VOLUNTEERING%% WITH US
Volunteering with London Search and Rescue is more than giving time. It’s about learning, growing, and being part of a team with purpose. Whether you're on the ground or behind the scenes, you’ll gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and help support some of London’s most vulnerable people.
DEVELOP SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE
Develop communication, decision-making, and leadership through hands-on experience. Every opportunity helps you grow with purpose, both personally and professionally.
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY
Whether on the ground or behind the scenes, your role supports the emergency services in the search for missing people. It’s a meaningful way to give back and make a real difference.
BUILD LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS
Be part of a supportive, like-minded team. Whether training, responding to call outs, or supporting the team in other ways, you’ll form strong connections that last a lifetime.
HEAR %%STORIES%%, TOLD BY OUR VOLUNTEERS
Step into the world of search and rescue through the eyes of our volunteers. From complex incidents to moments of teamwork and resilience, these personal stories bring to life the dedication, skill, and heart behind every search.
OUR TEAM IN %%ACTION%%
Our volunteers train hard and work together to respond when it matters most. Whether navigating dense terrain, coordinating logistics, or supporting emergency services, these photos offer a glimpse into the commitment, teamwork, and quiet professionalism behind every search.
STAND WITH OUR TEAM AS A %%SUPPORTER%%
London Search and Rescue exists because ordinary people choose to do something extraordinary.
Joining our Supporters Club is more than a donation, it’s a way to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the volunteers on the ground. Your support keeps us trained, equipped, and ready to respond when the call comes.
You’re not just backing the team - you’re part of it.
LIFETIME SUPPORTER
An enduring commitment to public service. By joining at this level, you’ll leave a lasting impact on our work - helping ensure our team continues to support London’s most vulnerable people for years to come.
GOLD SUPPORTER
Enable growth, innovation and reach. Your support helps us invest in cutting-edge technology, operational infrastructure and advanced capabilities - helping us reach more people, faster, when it matters most.
SILVER SUPPORTER
Help power recruitment, training and specialist development across the team. From onboarding new volunteers to supporting medics, drone operators and water responders, your support supports the whole team.
BRONZE SUPPORTER
Help keep our volunteers safe and ready with vital kit and everyday essentials. Your contribution supports the gear we wear and the tools we carry into London’s parks, woodlands, waterways and urban spaces.
OUR VOLUNTEERS %%UNDERPIN%% SEARCH CAPABILITY
From dense woodlands to riversides and urban parks, our team supports the emergency services across an area that spans the whole of London. Professionally trained and always ready, our volunteers form the backbone of a 24/7 response.
LONDON BOROUGHS AND THE CITY OF LONDON COVERED BY OUR teAM
SQUARE MILES OF GROUND FALL WITHIN OUR SEARCH REMIT
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE ON CALL TO SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Join us in making a
Difference
Your support can help us find missing persons and bring hope to families in need.
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