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*Community Fundraising - Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, South Wales
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: Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
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 Co-Ordinator
Do you like organising, bringing new people together and arranging events?
We are looking for Volunteer Co-ordinators to help support our Community Fundraisers.
As a Volunteer Co-ordinator you would be involved in:
- Keeping in Regular contact with a Cluster of Volunteers
- Organise Volunteers for fundraising events
- Liase with Volunteers for support
- Liase regularly with the Community Fundraiser
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 Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
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 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 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 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. 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.
*Community Fundraising- Berks, London & Home Counties, IOW, Norfolk, Oxford & Sussex
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: Berks, London & Home Counties, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Oxford and Sussex.
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 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 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 Mascot
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
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 Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
Volunteer Schools Speaker
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.
Volunteer Fundraiser
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
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. 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.
*Community Fundraising- Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire
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: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire
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 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 Mascot
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
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.
Volunteer Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
Volunteer Bucket Collection Co-ordinator
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
- Contacting our existing volunteers to organise a team to support with the collections
- Liaise with Community Fundraising Executive keeping them up to date with collection organised.
- 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 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.
*Community Fundraising- Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire
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 Area Admin Support
Are you good at organising? Do you like a challenge and making sure records and files are in order?
As Volunteer Area Support Administrator, you would be involved in:
- Supporting the area manager with various admin tasks
- Ensuring all records and reports are kept up to date
- Completing purchase orders and produce research when needed
Volunteering is very flexible in this role you would be required to commit to 8 hours a week working from home. All IT equipment will be provided with full training and ongoing support.
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 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.
Volunteer Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
*Community Fundraising- Liverpool, Merseyside and Manchester
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: Liverpool, Merseyside and Manchester.
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 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.
Fundraising Group Chester
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 Liverpool
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 Stockport
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 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 Fundraising Researcher
Do you have great research and communication skills?
We have a fantastic new volunteer role supporting our fundraising team to maximise our fundraising opportunities.
This role is very flexible, it can be carried out in our offices or from home to fit around your commitments. We can tailor the opportunity to your own interests but some of the things you could be involved in are:
- Mapping out our key areas to identify businesses and groups for our fundraisers to approach
- Identifying potential new supporters
- Setting up meetings or talks for fundraisers to meet new community groups
- Research Charity of the Year partnerships and keep up to date on when they will renew.
- Using your local knowledge to find new opportunities for our fundraising team to explore
- Building a list of potential supporting groups and organisations split by area and on local and national levels
Ideally you will have strong organisational skills and be able to use a computer to carry out research. We will provide you with all of the information you will need about the charity to be able to make approaches.
Volunteering with us 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.
Volunteer Mascot
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
Volunteer Schools Speaker
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
In this role you could be involved in:
- 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.
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. 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.
Volunteer Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
Fundraising Group Salford
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 Area Admin Support
Are you good at organising? Do you like a challenge and making sure records and files are in order?
As Volunteer Area Support Administrator, you would be involved in:
- Administrative support to our fundraising teams
- Maintaining databases and inputting data
- Organising and distributing fundraising collateral to supporters and volunteers
- Stockroom control and monitoring
- Carrying out desk-based research
- Leading or supporting fundraising projects and events planning and execution
What you will need:
- Enthusiasm and passion for our work
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confidence and skills in working on a computer- particularly databases and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Enjoyment from being part of a team but also happy to carry out tasks independently
- The ability to commit to at least half a day, once a fortnight, or more.
This volunteer role would be home-based so as long as you have internet access at home and the ability to support remotely then the location won't matter.
For those that would like to, there is also the opportunity to volunteer at fundraising events in the community.
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.
*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.
Administrative support to our fundraising teamsMaintaining databases and inputting data
*Community Fundraising- Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire
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: Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire
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 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 Event Photographer
Are you a passionate photographer looking for a new volunteering challenge and the way to use this creative skill?
We need your help to capture photos of our fundraising activities taking place across the charity so that we can raise awareness and show the fantastic work we are doing.
In this role you could be involved in:
- Coming along to our large events to take photos of our supporters and volunteers in action
- Working with our fundraising and communications teams to generate fresh content for our social media feeds
- If you’re really creative you could also help by capturing videos at our public events, your imagination is the only limit!
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 events per year.
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 Fundraising Researcher
Do you have great research and communication skills?
We have a fantastic new volunteer role supporting our fundraising team to maximise our fundraising opportunities.
This role is very flexible, it can be carried out in our offices or from home to fit around your commitments. We can tailor the opportunity to your own interests but some of the things you could be involved in are:
- Mapping out our key areas to identify businesses and groups for our fundraisers to approach
- Identifying potential new supporters
- Setting up meetings or talks for fundraisers to meet new community groups
- Research Charity of the Year partnerships and keep up to date on when they will renew.
- Using your local knowledge to find new opportunities for our fundraising team to explore
- Building a list of potential supporting groups and organisations split by area and on local and national levels
Ideally you will have strong organisational skills and be able to use a computer to carry out research. We will provide you with all of the information you will need about the charity to be able to make approaches.
Volunteering with us 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.
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 Mascot
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
Volunteer Schools Speaker
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
In this role you could be involved in:
- 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.
Volunteer Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
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.
*Community Fundraising- Warwickshire, Birmingham, Worcester, Herefordshire & Shropshire
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: Warwickshire, Birmingham, Worcester, Herefordshire and Shropshire.
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 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 Event Photographer
Are you a passionate photographer looking for a new volunteering challenge and the way to use this creative skill?
We need your help to capture photos of our fundraising activities taking place across the charity so that we can raise awareness and show the fantastic work we are doing.
In this role you could be involved in:
- Coming along to our large events to take photos of our supporters and volunteers in action
- Working with our fundraising and communications teams to generate fresh content for our social media feeds
- If you’re really creative you could also help by capturing videos at our public events, your imagination is the only limit!
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 events per year.
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 Schools Speaker
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
In this role you could be involved in:
- 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.
Volunteer Mascot
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
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.
Volunteer Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
*Community Fundraising- Yorkshire, North East, North West & Scotland
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, North West 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
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 Tin Collection Co-ordinator
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.
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. 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.
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
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 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.