The Air Ambulance Service

 Are you looking for a flexible volunteering role, do you want to meet new people and make a difference?

Ideally able to volunteer for at least 10 hours per year                                   

The Children’s Air Ambulance helps babies and children fighting for their lives to get the expert medical treatment they require fast.  We provide a world-class medical hospital to hospital transfer service, with specialist facilities so advanced on board that we provide intensive care in the air for critically ill babies and children. 

What we need from you

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

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

What we can offer you

• 25% discount on donated goods in our stores
• Training & Development
• A named regional fundraiser to support you.
• Reasonable travel costs reimbursed.
• Improved mental health & wellbeing.
• 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.

    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.

 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

  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.

    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.

Are you confident in public speaking in schools and able to engage young people?

We have created an exciting new club for children and young people called #TheCrew which encourages members to become ambassadors of the charity, learn new skills and have access to special events.

We are looking for confident speakers preferably with experience of working with children and young people, to attend schools and/or groups to raise awareness of this amazing club and encourage children and young people to get involved.

Typically the role could include:

• Visiting schools to talk to children about #TheCrew, present at school assemblies and engage them to sign up
• Being an ambassador for The Children’s Air Ambulance to raise awareness in your local area
• Making connections locally with schools and groups to arrange talks

This role is completely flexible however we anticipate that you will be required mostly in the mornings (to coincide with school assemblies) and early evenings.  We are ideally looking for volunteers who are able to commit to regular engagement with us.

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.

We will give you a full induction to all aspects of the role and you will have ongoing support from the team.  You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills to build your CV and gain invaluable experience working for a leading charity.

Do you enjoy being part of your local community? Are you looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity with the chance 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.

Typically the role could include:

• Joining a local fundraising group
• 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.

In return we'll give you all the information you need to be successful in the role, provide training, support from a Community Fundraising Executive in your area and the opportunity to gain experience working for a national charity

    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 The Children’s Air             Ambulance whist representing the charity in your local area.

In this role you could be involved in:

• Promoting the work of The Children’s Air Ambulance 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.

  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.