Volunteering

London’s Air Ambulance Charity is powered by volunteers

Their passion and dedication means that we can keep on being there for the people of London. Volunteers give their time and energy to support the charity to raise funds for our life-saving work, whether that’s weekly, monthly or a few times a year. We are always looking for enthusiastic, reliable and committed people to join our growing team of volunteers and community champions. Our roles are flexible and can fit around you – whether you want to contribute regularly or occasionally.

Sounds like something you want to be part of?

Apply here today

For more information, contact the volunteering team on [email protected] or call 020 3023 3300.

Celebrating our wonderful volunteers this Volunteers Week

To mark 2024’s Volunteers Week, we spoke to a few of our dedicated individuals to hear some of their favourite volunteering memories and advice for future volunteers. Read their experiences of volunteering.

I enjoy volunteering as it enables me to meet new people. I find supporting the charity rewarding, as it helps to spread the word within the community and raise awareness that London’s Air Ambulance is a charity and needs our support.

Current volunteering opportunities

We have a wide variety of volunteer roles and opportunities available covering fundraising, office support, drivers and speakers which we recruit for at various times throughout the year. Please get in touch with us to register your interest in volunteering for us and we will get back in touch with further information for you.

Frequently asked questions

How often can I volunteer?

We have many opportunities for you to get involved in and can accommodate those who would like to volunteer on a regular basis as well as those who may wish to do something less frequently.

Will I meet new people?

Yes. Whether you are volunteering in our office, at events or in our shop you will be working alongside our staff and other volunteers to represent London's Air Ambulance Charity, so you'll have the opportunity to meet a variety of new people. You may also be promoting our work to members of the public.

Can I volunteer in my local area?

Yes. We have volunteering opportunities available across London and would welcome volunteers who would like to represent us in their local communities.

What support and training will I be given?

All volunteers will receive an induction to the work of the charity. We will also provide ongoing support to you during your time volunteering with us.

How old do I have to be to volunteer?

Currently we can only accept volunteers over the age of 18.

Can you cover expenses?

Yes. We cover travel and food expenses for all our volunteers.

What if I have a criminal record?

London's Air Ambulance Charity is committed to involving ex-offenders as volunteers where possible. A criminal offence will not necessarily disbar anyone from volunteering but each case will be considered individually.

I want to work in the emergency services, can you offer work experience?

No. We do not have any volunteering opportunities which allow you to work alongside our medical teams. All volunteer opportunities are related to fundraising for the charity.

Do I need to provide references?

Yes. All volunteers will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can provide references. This could be a current or previous employer, tutor or another individual who can make comment on your suitability as a volunteer.

Our volunteers

Our volunteers are integral to the work that we do and support us in many ways. From helping in the office to supporting at community events and collections, many of our supporters give up their time to help us every week.

With a variety of different types of roles and time commitments, there is something for everyone. So if you are keen to support London's Air Ambulance Charity then why not volunteer in our office, out in the local community or in our charity shop?

To find out about how our volunteers help us and why they choose to support London's Air Ambulance Charity, please see below for some of our volunteer stories.

Mario

Volunteer Mario shares his experience speaking for our charity, and what he enjoys about the role.

Ashleigh

Ashleigh reflects on her time as an office volunteer for London's Air Ambulance Charity.

Nigel

Former patient Nigel shares his journey to volunteering, and how he donates his time to help our service save lives.