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Kings Heath Shop
Store Information
We are looking for volunteers to join the team in our Kings Heath shop to support in all areas including: generating stock, merchandising, processing donations, raising awareness locally, assisting on the shop floor or supporting behind the scenes with social media and online sales.
The store is located at: 123, High Street, Kings Heath, B14 8BW
The opening hours are: Monday- Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm
This is a great opportunity to become part of a great team, meet new people and gain retail skills.
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.
In return we will 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.
To find out more please take a look at the different volunteer roles below or contact us at volunteering@theairambulanceservice.org.uk
*We now 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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Shop Floor Assistant
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.
Youth Development Team
Youth Development team Information
We are looking for volunteers to join us in our Youth Development team to support in all areas including: supporting at events, being our crew mascot, Schools speaker and office volunteer.
We will give you a full induction to all aspects of your 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.
Volunteering is very flexible, you can either commit to set hours each week/ month or join us on a more flexible basis. Any time you can give helps us to fund our lifesaving missions
To find out more please look at the different volunteer roles below or contact us at volunteering@theairambulanceservice.org.uk
*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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Schools Speaker
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.
