Sound Waves: Medics, mates, magic

So much goes into assembling each and every trip. Medics and mates are an integral part of that magic. Now you can hear how it all comes together...

In case you hadn't heard, let us let you in on a little secret: applications are now open for mates and medics.

With this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes. You will know, if you've been on a Trust trip, that mates and medics help everything run smoothly. We want to open that up today. What do mates and medics really do? How do they feel when they're on trips? What makes a good medic and a good mate?

If you're tempted to apply, this is the episode for you. But if you're nervous about coming on a trip for the first time, it's for you too. Hearing what the roles involve and the kind of people who take them on is really fantastic.

Which is why we have Marion, a medic and a keen sailor, here to tell you about her experiences so far. We have James too, the Trust's operations manager for the north, who runs trips from the Largs base.

Maybe you're not applying to be a mate or a medic, and maybe you've already been on a trip so you know what to expect as a young person. This episode offers a glimpse into what it's like from a perspective we don't get to hear often, and we hope you agree our amazing volunteers are essential to the magic that happens on every Trust trip.