The Air Ambulance Service

• Finance or Accountancy at a Senior Level
• Charity Sector and Fundraising
• Marketing and Communications
• Corporate Partnerships
• Events Management
• Business Development

For The Chair of the Development Board, who will also provide valuable oversight and leadership. We are especially keen to attract individuals who possess experience including, but not limited to:

• Corporate Experience
• Retail, Customer Service
• Events Management

   Are looking for a flexible volunteering role, ideally able to commit to volunteering for at least 10 hours per year, do you want to meet new people and make a difference?

We are expanding rapidly, and we need your help to raise awareness and increase income for The Air Ambulance Service and the Children’s Air Ambulance by supporting our large events and events local to you while representing the Charity.

As an event support volunteer some of the things you would be involved in are:

• Setting up and clearing down the event
• Welcoming and engaging with members of the public to raise our charities awareness
• Assisting with the smooth running of our events
• Cheering on our supporters
• Helping with promotion of events

Our events vary massively from local fetes and quiz nights to marathons and outdoor cinemas. Hopefully there will be something to interest everyone!

We will communicate all planned events to you regularly so that you can plan ahead and let us know which events you are able to support.

This role is very flexible, you can sign up to support our events on an ad hoc basis when it is most convenient for you. As the charity will invest time in processing your application and providing you with training to carry out your role, we ask that you commit to a minimum of two events per year.

  Do you enjoy being part of your local community, are you looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity, do you want to meet new people and make a difference?

We have big plans to grow our charity and we need your help to raise awareness and increase income for The Air Ambulance Service and the Children’s Air Ambulance by supporting the fundraising team in your local community.

As a volunteer fundraiser you could help us by supporting the fundraising team and participating in local events representing the Charity.

In this role you could be involved in:

• Organising events to raise money and awareness in your area
• Running fundraising stalls at local events to represent the charity
• Participating in collections
• Collecting and delivering collateral and merchandise to supporters

This role is very flexible, any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. As the charity will invest time in processing your application and providing you with training to carry out your role, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 6 hours per month.

 At the Children’s Air Ambulance, we run a special fundraising club for Children and young people called #thecrew

   Do you want a flexible volunteering role? Then this could be just for you!

 Blade is our mascot and was designed by one of our #TheCrew members.

Blade’s diary is filling up fast so we are now looking for a number of volunteers who would be able to wear the costume at events when promoting the Children’s Air Ambulance across the country!

 You don’t need any previous experience but just to be enthusiastic and enjoy attending events. The costume is quite heavy so you would need to be reasonably strong and able to stand for a length of time. The costume will fit up to an adult size 14/16. When attending events, you would never be alone, we would ensure you are accompanied by other staff or volunteers, and you would have regular breaks from the costume

    Are you confident in public speaking and looking for a new challenge?

We need your help to raise awareness and spread the word about the work of your local Air Ambulance Service whist representing the charity in your local area.

In this role you could be involved in:

• Promoting the work of The Air Ambulance Service by giving talks and presentations to a range of audiences including local community groups and schools
• Approaching companies, groups and supporters in your local area to make connections to set up speaking engagements
• Attending local events and cheque presentations on behalf of the charity to officially thank our supporters.

Previous experience of presenting would be great but as long as you are confident speaking in front of a group then don’t worry, you’ll be provided with all the training and tools you need.

This role is very flexible, any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. As the charity will invest time in processing your application and providing you with training to carry out your role, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 4 talks per year.

    Do you enjoy being part of your local community, are you looking for a flexible                              volunteering opportunity, do you want to meet new people and make a difference?

We need your help to raise awareness and increase income for The Air Ambulance Service by placing collection tins and coordinating the collection of these in your local area.

In this role you may be involved in:

•  Placing and servicing collection tins
• Approaching local companies, groups and supporters to have a tin
• Working with local business to coordinate the collection of tins when full
• Communicating with our fundraising team to manage the distribution of tins

This role is very flexible, any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. As the charity will invest time in processing your application and providing you with training to carry out your role, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 2 hours per month.

    Do you enjoy being part of your local community, are you looking for a flexible                               volunteering opportunity, do you want to meet new people and make difference?

We need your help to raise awareness and increase income for The Air Ambulance Service by taking part in our planned bucket collections and shakes and also help us to book in more regular collections local to you.

In this role you could be involved in:

• Supporting the fundraising team by joining us at our planned bucket collections at large events such as firework nights
• Approaching local business such as supermarkets to arrange and coordinate bucket collections
• Contacting our existing volunteers to organise a team to support with the collections
• Liaise with Community Fundraising Executive keeping them up to date with collection organised.
• Counting the money raised at out bucket collections

This role is very flexible, any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. As the charity will invest time in processing your application and providing you with training to carry out your role, we ask that you commit to a minimum of two collections per year.

    Do you enjoy being part of your local community, are you looking for a flexible                               volunteering opportunity, do you want to meet new people and make difference?

We need your help to raise awareness and increase income for The Air Ambulance Service by taking part in our planned bucket collections and shakes and also help us to book in more regular collections local to you.

In this role you could be involved in:

• Supporting the fundraising team by joining us at our planned bucket collections at large events such as firework nights
• Approaching local business such as supermarkets to arrange and coordinate bucket collections
• Counting the money raised at out bucket collections

This role is very flexible, any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. As the charity will invest time in processing your application and providing you with training to carry out your role, we ask that you commit to a minimum of two collections per year.

Are you good with electricals and keen to learn a new skill?

This Electrical Donation tester role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our Newark furniture shop needs your help! We are located at 13-14 St Mark's Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1XT.

As an Electrical Donation Tester you would be getting involved in:

• Trialling our electrical items donated to make sure all the functions work
• Learning how to use the PAT testing machine to make sure the items are safe to use
• Ensuring that once electrical items have been tested they are ready to be sold on the shop floor

Helping us to be able to sell our electrical donations really does make a huge difference to shop sales

Volunteering in our shops is very flexible, you can either commit to set hours each week or join us on a more flexible basis. Any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. The shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays 10:30am-4:30pm.

In return we’ll give you all the training you need to be successful in the role, support from store management, a staff discount of 25% and the opportunity to gain experience working for a national charity.

Are you highly organised with great admin skills and looking for a new opportunity?

Our Newark furniture shop needs your help! We are located at 13-14 St Mark's Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1XT.

 As a Back Office Administrator you can help the smooth running of the shop by:

• Ensuring shop records are kept up to date so that we are fully compliant
• Analysing sales figures to help us identify trends
• Managing the volunteer database and training records

 Volunteering in our shops is very flexible, you can either commit to set hours each week or join us on a more flexible basis. Any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions. The shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays 10:30am-4:30pm.

In return we’ll give you all the training you need to be successful in the role, support from store management, a staff discount of 25% and the opportunity to gain experience working for a national charity.

As a Volunteer Shop Floor Assistant, you would be the front face of the charity interacting with the public, so we are always looking for new friendly faces to join us!

Our volunteers are essential in everything we do, last year contributing over 226,000 hours of their time to save lives.

Some of the tasks you could be involved in:

• Serving customers at the tills
• Assisting customers on the shop floor
• Visual merchandising of windows & shop displays
• Sorting stock
• Updating our social media posts
• Promoting Gift Aid

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

No experience necessary as full training will be provided

*We require all volunteers to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references, you will be contacted regarding these as part of the application process.

We are looking for warehouse assistants to join our Newark superstore

As a Volunteer Warehouse Assistant you could get involved in:

• Helping the team to remove sold furniture from the shop floor and replace with new stock
• Assist drivers with furniture deliveries
• Help with organisation and movement of incoming stock
• Checking incoming stock

Please note- this volunteer role would require heavy lifting

Volunteering with us is very flexible, you can either commit to set hours each week or join us on a more flexible basis. Any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions.

Do you have a keen eye for finding unique things?

Are you able to find a Gem in our donations?

We are looking for volunteers to assess our donated stock to maximise the value of our donations to sell in our eBay Shop.

You may already have a good knowledge of antiques & collectables or be able to research our donations.

Are you able to find a gem amongst our donations?

If so, join our volunteer team & help us keep flying & continue to save lives.

As a Volunteer Stock Processor, you would be a key part of the charity preparing our donated stock ready for sale, if you have a few hours a week to spare come & join us!

Our volunteers are essential in everything we do, last year contributing over 226,000 hours of their time to save lives.

Some of the tasks you could be involved in:

• Sorting, steaming & tagging stock
• Visual merchandising of windows & shop displays
• Updating our social media posts
• Receiving donations

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

No experience necessary as full training will be provided

*We require all volunteers to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references, you will be contacted regarding these as part of the application process.

As a Volunteer Shop Floor Assistant, you would be the front face of the charity interacting with the public, so we are always looking for new friendly faces to join us!

Our volunteers are essential in everything we do, last year contributing over 226,000 hours of their time to save lives.

Some of the tasks you could be involved in:

• Serving customers at the tills
• Assisting customers on the shop floor
• Visual merchandising of windows & shop displays
• Sorting stock
• Updating our social media posts
• Promoting Gift Aid

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

No experience necessary as full training will be provided

*We require all volunteers to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references, you will be contacted regarding these as part of the application process.

As a Volunteer Stock Processor, you would be a key part of the charity preparing our donated stock ready for sale, if you have a few hours a week to spare come & join us!

Our volunteers are essential in everything we do, last year contributing over 226,000 hours of their time to save lives.

Some of the tasks you could be involved in:

• Sorting, steaming & tagging stock
• Visual merchandising of windows & shop displays
• Updating our social media posts
• Receiving donations

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

No experience necessary as full training will be provided

*We require all volunteers to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references, you will be contacted regarding these as part of the application process.

As a Volunteer Shop Floor Assistant, you would be the front face of the charity interacting with the public, so we are always looking for new friendly faces to join us!

Our volunteers are essential in everything we do, last year contributing over 226,000 hours of their time to save lives.

Some of the tasks you could be involved in:

• Serving customers at the tills
• Assisting customers on the shop floor
• Visual merchandising of windows & shop displays
• Sorting stock
• Updating our social media posts
• Promoting Gift Aid

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

No experience necessary as full training will be provided

*We require all volunteers to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references, you will be contacted regarding these as part of the application process.

As a Volunteer Stock Processor, you would be a key part of the charity preparing our donated stock ready for sale, if you have a few hours a week to spare come & join us!

Our volunteers are essential in everything we do, last year contributing over 226,000 hours of their time to save lives.

Some of the tasks you could be involved in:

• Sorting, steaming & tagging stock
• Visual merchandising of windows & shop displays
• Updating our social media posts
• Receiving donations

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

No experience necessary as full training will be provided

*We require all volunteers to complete a basic DBS check and provide two references, you will be contacted regarding these as part of the application process.

  Looking for a new volunteering experience? Join us as a school speaker!

We are looking for volunteers who would like to get involved in attending schools and/or groups to deliver engaging talks to raise awareness of our charity and inspire schools to support us. 

In this role you may get involved in:

• Visiting schools to talk to children about the work of The Air Ambulance Service
• Talk about ways schools can fundraise to support our vital work
• Build connections locally with schools and groups to arrange further talks and expand our reach.

Benefits of volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service:

• 25% discount on donated goods
• Training & Development
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed
• Improved mental health & well being
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Supporting a great cause within your community

This role is flexible however most talks will take place during school hours.  Talks usually take around 20 minutes and full training will be given, and equipment provided.  We are ideally looking for volunteers who are able to commit to regular engagement with us by delivering x4 assemblies per month but any commitment would be welcome. 

Having your own means of transport is essential.

Previous experience of presenting would be great but as long as you are confident speaking in front of a group then don’t worry, you’ll be provided with all the training and tools you need. You will also be paired up with a buddy whilst you learn the ropes and become confident to deliver the talks yourself.

Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.