Talk to your line manager about joining the pool (line manger approval is required via MyHR ‘Crisis & Surge Volunteering / DMEC’ ).
Defence Main Effort Civilian (DMEC)
Use your skills where Defence needs them the most.
Who is it for?
MOD civilians from AO/E1 to G6/B1, from any profession. If you want to support Defence’s top priorities, whether crisis or surge, you can join the volunteer pool (subject to line manager approval).
What do I get?
Meaningful impact: contribute to Defence’s priority work when it matters most.
Career development: build new skills, broaden experience and grow your network across Defence.
Real‑world exposure: short‑term roles, typically 3–6 months (up to 12 maximum), matched to urgent needs; some crisis roles may deploy quickly.
Next Steps
1
DMEC Line Manager
2
DMEC Readiness
Decide your readiness: opt into the Crisis Pool (able to start within ~48 hours) and/or the Surge Pool (start within 5- 10 days).
3
DMEC Apply
Apply via MyHR: select ‘Crisis & Surge Volunteering / DMEC’ to submit your volunteer details. Please see DMEC's internal communications site for more information.
Page last updated: 26 March 2026
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