In a non-profit like RFM, volunteers are the backbone of the organisation. Without help, we would be unsuccessful in the running of our organisation and fall short of achieving many of our objectives. Your support is what keeps us operating.

As a local group member, you are added to a register and will be connected with members in your local area. These groups do the following:

1) Assist each other with pooling resources for fire protection;

2) Assist each other with hazard reduction burns and clearing of vegetation;

3) Share RFM provided fire equipment; and

4) Temporarily assist each other in the event fires where local fire brigades are absent.

In an administration role, you are free to assist RFM however you feel like will allow you to contribute most — that’s what we will ask you before you join. You’re also free to choose how much time you dedicate to us.

There are three main areas you may pick from:

1) Day-to-day administration

      Ranging from secretarial support to posting/delivering equipment.

2) Special project work

      People will special skills/qualifications are encouraged to assist or lead projects that will help deliver our mission.

3) Fundraising and community events

      RFM runs mostly on the generosity of the community. Volunteers in this area make people aware of the inadequate fire coverage in rural areas and encourage people to donate to RFM to close to gap.