VOLUNTEERING
Our volunteers are right at the heart of Air Ambulance NI – we literally couldn’t fly without them.
Volunteers help in all kinds of ways – from helping at supermarket bag packs and community events to managing collection boxes and representing the charity as ambassadors in the local community.
In return they have fun, learn new skills, meet people and make new friends. They come from all walks of life – some are retired, others between jobs or gaining experience to broaden their skillset. Others have personal experience of the service.
Volunteer Roles
We have 3 broad volunteering roles depending on your interests and availability – you can find out more by clicking on the buttons below.
“As a Community Ambassador I enjoy visiting Church groups clubs and schools to talk about the fantastic work that the AANI carry out daily. By giving these presentation’s, it promotes the charity throughout Northern Ireland and raises vital funds to keep the Air Ambulance flying.”
Neal Skelton, Community Ambassador
“I chose to volunteer with Air Ambulance NI as I experienced first-hand their amazing medical assistance and I felt that through volunteering for them, I could express my gratitude. So I volunteer through helping out at events that raise awareness for the charity and partaking in street collections. If I was to be asked what I get out of it, I would say that it is so fulfilling to be part of such a wonderful volunteering community who share an equal passion to support such an amazing charity.”
Dervla Martin, Event Support Volunteer
“I became a volunteer because I felt it was a fantastic opportunity for me to support a service that save lives and Knowing that my contribution would help people in a critical situation. I’ve met some amazing people along my journey so far. If there’s one thing I can say to encourage people to support Air Ambulance NI; it’s better to have this vital service and not need it, rather than to not have it but need it.”
Paul Keane, Event Support Volunteer
“Having worked as a nurse with the mobile cardiac unit in the past I saw how rapid response can save lives which Air Ambulance NI does every day. Also the life of a family member, following a serious accident was saved by the rapid response of the Air Ambulance. I felt by volunteering for Air Ambulance NI it was the best way to support this very important and life saving charity and while working as a collection box coordinator and collections at events I have met very interesting and generous people.”
Ruth Ball, Collection Box Coordinator
Investing In Volunteers
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation, in April 2021. The IiV accreditation is the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. It acts as a seal of approval for an organisation’s ability to provide an outstanding volunteer experience by thoroughly assessing the quality of volunteer management and involvement. Find out more about Investing in Volunteers by clicking here.
Whether you can give a few hours a month or a day a year we would really welcome your help and support! You can register your interest below or by calling the charity office on 28 9262 2677. We’ll then contact you for a chat about how you can best help us.