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Rugby Head Office
Overview
We are looking for volunteers to join the team at our Head Office site. This is where the central services for the charity are based including, Marketing, Fundraising, Finance, HR, Volunteering and Supporter care.
Head office is located at: Blue Skies House, Butler Leap, Rugby CV21 3RQ
The opening hours are: Monday- Saturday 9am-5pm.
This is a great opportunity to become part of a great team, meet new people and learn new skills.
Volunteering 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.
*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.
In return we will give you all the training you need to be successful in the role, support from store 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
Volunteer Opportunities
Supporter Relations & Engagement Volunteer
We are looking for office volunteers to join our Supporter Experience Department in our Rugby Head Office. If you are looking for a new challenge then we need your help to keep the charity running smoothly.
Ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to 8 hours per week, either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Some of the tasks you could be involved in:
- Assist with incoming contact to the charity
- Handling campaign calls
- Dealing with enquiries via live chat
- Acknowledging donations via email
- Reception duties
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
Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
We will give you a full induction to all aspects of the role and you will have ongoing support from the team and a dedicated ‘go to’ team member. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills to build your CV and gain invaluable experience working for a leading charity.
Volunteer Project Opportunities
Overview
We have Volunteer project opportunities here at The Air Ambulance Service which we are looking for teams of people to help us with.
We are looking for everyone who wants to get involved to feel engaged, have fun and raise awareness and much needed funds to keep our helicopters flying.
Volunteering is great for team building, creating new friendships, helps with organisational and creative skills.
It helps build confidence and helps learn new skills and is a great addition to your CV.
We do require volunteers to complete a DBS and provide 2 references as part of the onboarding process, you will be contacted regarding this.
Opportunities
Design Challenge
Do you have a flare for fashion? Have you got experience or do you want to try your hand at upcycling?
Then this Challenge could just be for you!
We are looking for teams of volunteers to compete to organise a clothing bank in their location whether it is a University or club for people to donate their unwanted clothing.
Within this challenge you would :
- Use the garments to create other items such as bags and clothing upcycling
- Hold a fashion show to showcase your items
- Sell / Auction the items after the show.
- Donated the remaining items to your local Air Ambulance shop.
All teams will receive an achievement award certificate and the team who raises the most money will also receive a goodie bag.
A dedicated Air Ambulance staff member will support you with anything you need.
Volunteering is a great addition to your CV.
Pub Club Challenge
Do you and your friends enjoy socialising and meeting new people?
You could do this and also raise vital funds for us!
With Our Pub Club Challenge you would be involved in:
- In teams of 2, visit local pubs to encourage landlords to join our Pub Club.
- Involve your local community to fundraise for The Air Ambulance service.
- Suggest events and activities that would be good for fundraising ideas
- The winning team will be the one that signs up the most Pubs!
All teams will receive an achievement award certificate and the winning team will receive goodie bags.
You will be supported by a dedicated Air Ambulance staff member who will provide training and ongoing support and any collateral and materials you may need.
Volunteering is a great addition to your CV!
Fundraising Month Challenge
Are you and your friends good at organising? Do you enjoy meeting people and have great ideas for fundraising?
Then this challenge is for you the skies the limit so be creative!
We are looking for teams of friends to compete over a month period to organise fundraising activities to see who can fundraise the most to raise vital funds to keep our helicopters flying.
You could organise:
- Bake sales
- Sponsored events- walks/silences?
- pub quiz
- Silent Disco
Check out our A-Z Fundraising ideas!
What ever you choose to do you will be supported by a dedicated Air Ambulance staff member.
All teams will receive a achievement award certificate and the winning team will also receive goodie bags.
Volunteering is a great addition to your CV!
