Volunteer for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Volunteering with us is a fulfilling way to support a life-saving mission. Whether you’re motivated by a passion to help, a desire to give back, or the chance to grow personally and professionally, you’ll gain valuable experience and meet like-minded people while making a real impact in your community.
Join Us as a Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Yorkshire Air Ambulance, providing invaluable support by helping us to raise awareness in local communities, enhancing our fundraising efforts, and contributing their valuable skills and experiences to help across multiple projects and events. Without their dedication, we couldn’t sustain our life-saving service.
We’re always looking out for enthusiastic, reliable, and committed individuals to join our team.
Whether you can spare time weekly, monthly, or a few times a year, there’s a volunteering opportunity for you!
What Are The Benefits of Volunteering?
- Increase your profile and value within your community.
- Build confidence and a sense of achievement.
- A sense of ‘belonging’ – you’ll be part of a team.
- Provides enjoyment and develops enthusiasm.
- Offers new experiences and new contacts.
- Make new friends.
- Enhance employment prospects and develop your CV.
- Offers a sense of satisfaction working with a lifesaving organisation.
Volunteer Roles
There are several ways in which you can assist the Charity. All volunteers will receive training in each of their chosen areas of volunteering.
Fundraiser Volunteer
This role is an ‘all rounder’ and ideal if you are interested in assisting with a variety of events to help raise funds and awareness of the Charity.
You will be attending community events as a representative of YAA and typical duties would include working on and set up of a stall, attending a cheque presentation, collecting tins, wearing our mascot or bucket collecting at a supermarket!
Community Event Volunteer
As a Community Event Volunteer, you will predominantly be helping with the set up and management of stalls across the region, with our official merchandise on offer, and accepting donations.
These are in a large variety of locations, outdoor events or inside venues such as shopping centres and supermarkets.
The events we attend are lots of fun and no two days are the same. Our staff and volunteers always get a warm welcome where we go.
Public Speaker
Our speakers attend numerous locations in their area to talk to a variety of groups about the life-saving work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
We provide the equipment along with an informative presentation and full training will be provided.
Our talks are extremely popular and most enjoyable.
Collecting Tin Steward
Our Collecting Tin Stewards visit many shops and businesses across our region. Collecting tins are a substantial income for the Charity.
The role will also include the counting and banking of these funds as well as ensuring the relevant paper is completed correctly.
Next Steps
If you would like to join our team of Volunteers, and are aged 18 or over, please complete the YAA Volunteer Application Form by clicking the button below. Once we have received your application, one of our team will be in touch/
Please note that successful applicants will be required to attend four events and complete a short online induction as part of a trial period before their role becomes permanent.
For any queries, please refer to our Volunteering FAQ’s or email volunteer@yaa.org.uk
Workplace Volunteering
If your business is interested in supporting us, there are numerous volunteering opportunities available for you and your staff.
This can include assisting at existing events or fundraising activities. It’s also an excellent opportunity for match funding if your company offers this incentive. Fur further details, please visit our Corprate Partnership page or email volunteer@yaa.org.uk
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