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Community Fundraising Team Information
We are looking for volunteers to join our Community Fundraising Team to support in all areas including bucket collections, Supporting Events, Fundraising, Schools and General public speaking, tin co-ordinator/collector and being our Mascot.
Our Region Covers: Yorkshire, North East, and Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a great team, meet new people and gain new skills.
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.
In return we will give you all the training you need to be successful in the role, support from management, and the opportunity to gain experience working for a national charity.
To find out more please 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
Fundraising Group - Barnsley
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to create a fundraising group and are seeking volunteers to join.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Start a new group - If there isn’t a group near you but you’d like to consider starting one then we’d love to hear from you. Speak to your local Community Fundraiser who can tell you more about what being part of a group involves and will be able to guide you through the steps of setting up a new group.
Fundraising Group - Bradford
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to create a fundraising group and are seeking volunteers to join.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Fundraising Group - Doncaster
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to create a fundraising group and are seeking volunteers to join.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Fundraising Group - Sheffield
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to create a fundraising group and are seeking volunteers to join.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Volunteer Bucket Collector
We are looking for Bucket Collection Volunteers to support our work by raising awareness and increasing income through holding bucket collections in your local community
Bucket collections usually take place in supermarkets, train stations and local events, where you will be required to wear a branded t-shirt, whilst holding a collection bucket.
What we need from you
Enthusiastic and motivated with a knowledge of your local community and a passion for the work of The Children’s Air Ambulance, helping to generate new ideas whilst building and maintaining relationships with local supporters.
This role is on an on-going basis, but you will be required to help at collections no more than monthly at the most, but every 2-3 months being more realistic. During a collection you will need a spare 3-4 hours
What we can offer you
- 25% discount on donated goods
- 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.
Fundraising Group - York
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to create a fundraising group and are seeking volunteers to join.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Fundraising Group - Leeds
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to recruit to their existing fundraising group in Leeds
If you feel you are able to offer support and help, make a difference then we want to hear from you.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Fundraising Group-Hull
The Children’s Air Ambulance are looking to recruit to their existing fundraising group in Hull
If you feel you are able to offer support and help, make a difference then we want to hear from you.
Our fundraising groups form a vital network of volunteers across the country, being part of a group is a way to meet new people, make great friends and get involved in your local community, all whilst helping to keep our helicopters flying.
We also rely on our fundraising groups to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community, our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of the Children’s Air Ambulance and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too.
Groups normally meet once a month and support in whatever way best suits their interests and skills to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
They do this by:
- Planning and organising fundraising events to take place across the year
- Meeting regularly as a group to reflect on events held and discuss future activities
- Developing relationships and representing the Children’s Air Ambulance in their local communities, including attending events
- Supporting the charities campaigns such as Wills Week, Superhero Month and Bring a £ day.
- Working alongside and support of a Fundraising Manager to identify opportunities
Volunteer Speaker
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. Ideally able to commit to a minimum of 4 talks per year.
Volunteer Mascot (Not Scotland)
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
Collection Tin Volunteer
As a Collection Tin Volunteer, you will help to raise awareness and increase income, through managing and placing our collection tins in the local community to support generating essential income to help keep our helicopters flying.
What we need from you
A friendly, engaging attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with local supporters. Basic numeracy and literacy skills as well as a knowledge of your local area would be advantageous.
We ask that you can commit to a minimum 4 hours per month.
What we can offer you
- 25% discount on donated goods
- 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.
Volunteer Event Supporter
Are looking for a flexible volunteering role, are you 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 talking to members of the public
- 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.
Volunteer Fundraiser
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.