Volunteer with Air Ambulances UK

Volunteer with us and help air ambulance charities save even more lives

Together we save lives; join our volunteer ground crew and help make a difference to air ambulances across the UK.

Air ambulance charities were started by volunteers, and still remain at the heart of the UK’s air ambulance community. By volunteering with us, you’ll help raise
vital lifesaving funds making a real difference to communities across the UK. You’ll also be doing something you enjoy, developing your skills and meeting new people!

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One off volunteering

We are invited to events throughout the year and need volunteers to help raise funds, spread awareness and cheer people on! As a One off Event Volunteer you could join us out and about whilst you collect donations, interact with event goers and share information about the work of air ambulances across the UK.

Digital/Awareness volunteers

Use your passion for Air Ambulances UK to promote our lifesaving work and inspire new supporters. As a Digital Awareness Volunteer you would share information about Air Ambulances UK on your social media pages, raising awareness is crucial to raising funds. There is no minimum commitment to how often you share information with your followers.

Fundraising support volunteers

As a fundraising support volunteer you could bring your expertise to a specific project or by providing administrative support to teams throughout the organisation. Opportunities can be one-off or involve volunteering on a regular basis. Volunteer roles are set up in response to a particular need for support for a project or ongoing support to a team. Our fundraising team are all remote so this role will be carried out at your home.

Get Involved

If you are outgoing, passionate and enthusiastic and have some spare time we would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in the volunteering opportunities available at Air Ambulances UK, or you have skills you would like to offer to our charity, then we would
love to welcome you to the team! You can either get in touch via email or phone to speak with a member of our team who will be able to provide more information
and talk you through the next steps. Alternatively, you can download an application form, complete the relevant sections and return directly to Air Ambulances UK as
outlined within the form. We are hugely grateful and proud of all our volunteers.

We’ll be rolling out further opportunities and roles across the UK over the coming months. If you can’t find any volunteer opportunities in your area or that fit your
skills or interests, you can sign-up via the link below to join our prospective volunteer mailing list and we’ll contact you in the future when new roles become available.

Ready to sign up?

Click here to download an application form

Please fill in your application form and return to info@airambulancesuk.org

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FAQ’s

Why volunteer with Air Ambulances UK?

By volunteering with Air Ambulances UK, you’ll be helping to save lives. You could be using your existing skills or learning new ones. There are loads of ways of getting involved – whether it’s promoting Air Ambulances UK across your social channels or cheering on our runners at an event.

Volunteers are an invaluable part of the air ambulance community, and we always aim to give you the best experience possible when you volunteer with us.

How old do I need to be to volunteer?

The minimum age for volunteering in most of our roles is 18. If you’re aged 16 or over, you could volunteer to support our runners or cyclists at a challenge event near you with a parent.

I live outside the UK, can I volunteer with you?

If you’re from the EU/European Economic Activity (EEA) area, there are no restrictions on volunteering. If you’re from outside the EEA, you’ll need to check if the type of visa you’re travelling on permits you to volunteer.

I’m a refugee/asylum seeker, can I volunteer with you?

Yes.

What if I have a criminal record?

We won’t unfairly discriminate against anyone because of any criminal convictions they may have. We’ll review applications from those with convictions on a case-by-case basis.

How do I apply for a role?

If you’d like to apply all you need to do is fill in our online form, then we’ll be in touch.

Where can I volunteer?

This will depend on your role; most of our roles are based within your local community.

How much time would I need to give?

This will depend on the volunteer role – all our roles will say how much time you’ll need to commit.

Will it cost me anything to volunteer?

We’ll reimburse you for travel and other reasonable expenses incurred by you when volunteering.

Can you explain the application process?

Our application process is designed to help us make sure we match your needs, skills and experiences with the right volunteer role. We want to find out who you are, what you can offer and what you’d like to get out of your volunteering experience.

Soon after you apply, we’ll contact you to arrange a time to have a chat over the phone about the role you’ve applied for.

For many of our roles we’ll also ask you to provide details of two people who would be happy to provide a reference for you.

If you’re applying for a one-off event, once we’ve received your application, we’ll be in touch with more information about the event you’ve volunteered for.

Do you offer work experience opportunities?

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer work experience. Search our volunteering opportunities to find out if there are any short-term or one-off roles available.

What about internships?

We don’t offer internships.

My employer encourages volunteering, is there anything me and my colleagues could help with?

You can contact our income generation team to find out if there are opportunities for corporate volunteering.