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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: Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire

.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

Volunteer Development Board Member

We are looking for individuals who will bring creative, value-based leadership skills that will inspire colleagues and volunteers.
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Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our operation and will be a key enabler of our strategy. It
is essential that the Development Board and Chair share these values.
For the Development Board Member role, we are especially keen to attract individuals who possess knowledge or
experience in the following areas but not limited to:
  • Finance or Accountancy at a Senior Level
  • Charity Sector and Fundraising
  • Marketing and Communications.
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Events Management
  • Business Development

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.

Ideally we are looking for someone who can volunteer for 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.

Fundraising Group - Rutland

The 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 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 - Loughborough

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 Oadby & Wigston Area

The Air Ambulance are looking to create a fundraising group in Oadby & Wigston Area 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

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.

Fundraising Group Market Harborough Area

The Air Ambulance service 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 & saving lives. 

                                             

We 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  Air Ambulance Service 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 Air Ambulance Service 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

    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.

 

 

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.  Our school assemblies are currently focused in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire however we would also like to hear from people outside of these areas who may be willing to travel and/or visit schools in their own areas.                      

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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.

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.

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.

 

 

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 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.

 

 

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