Administration Volunteers
Why we need you: The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has 7 members of staff in the head office, who all find the support of administration volunteers invaluable. We have decided that assistance from a volunteer is needed for every day of the week. Due to the nature of this post, appointment will be subject to a meeting with the Administration Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator.
What will I be doing? • Answering the phone and addressing the needs of the public. • Dealing with enquiries that come in via email and post • Assisting the head office team with any administration duties seen as appropriate • Writing letters to thank supporters for their donations using our database. • Monitoring website purchases. What skills and attributes do I need? • Excellent telephone manner and people skills • Fully computer literate and comfortable with the main Microsoft Office tools, databases and emails. • Outgoing, friendly and proactive character. • Work well as a group member or by yourself. • Good communication skills. • Being able to use your own a initiative but be able to ask for help when you need How much time do I need to commit? We are looking for someone to be in the office everyday of the week, but there is the opportunity for this to be a shared position. Timing is flexible but ideally we need the volunteer to be in the office from 10am – 4pm. Who will I report to? You will be and reporting to, the Administration Manager. What support will I be given? • An induction • Full training on all aspects of the role. • Regular updates on fresh information. • A dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator will be available to give you support, advice and guidance. • A HIOWAA volunteer ID badge. What benefits can I expect? • The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in a charity. • A full character reference when required. • The opportunity to meet new people and work as a part of a dedicated team. • The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of HIOWAA. How do I apply? Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Kirsty Watts, on 02380 33 33 77 or at Kirsty@hiow-air-ambulance.org.uk Drivers
Why we need you: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is involved with activities, organisations and people all over the county. We need drivers to assist the Community Fundraisers with delivering and collecting various items ranging from collection pots, merchandise, equipment and information. We are looking for a driver for the north of the county, south of the county and Isle of Wight.
What will I be doing? • Collecting and distributing collection tins, merchandise and promotional material to members of the public and HIOWAA volunteers. • Taking event equipment to events and helping set up. • Keeping the public informed about Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
What skills and attributes do I need? • A driving licence and car • Outgoing, confident, friendly and proactive character. • Good communication skills. • A knowledge of Hampshire & Isle of Wight geography • Being able to think on your feet. • Mobile phone with hands free ability. How much time do I need to commit? We fit ourselves around you. There will be lots of deliveries to be undertaken around the county and we will need some form of regular commitment. Who will I report to? You will be working with, and reporting to, the Volunteer Co-ordinator. You will also have a lot of contact with our Community Fundraisers What support will I be given? • Full training on all aspects of this role. • A dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator will be available to give you support, advice and guidance. • A HIOWAA volunteer ID badge.
What benefits can I expect? • All reasonable expenses, including mileage, reimbursed. • A full character reference when required. • The opportunity to meet new people and work as a part of a dedicated team. • The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of HIOWAA. How do I apply? Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Kirsty Watts, on 02380 33 33 77 or at Kirsty@hiow-air-ambulance.org.uk
Collecting Box Coordinators
Why we need you:
We are looking for outgoing and proactive people with a good knowledge of their local community to help us raise money and awareness about HIOWAA’s work across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
What will I be doing?
• Placing and emptying collecting boxes in your local community.
• Keeping an accurate record of box locations, in consultation with the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
• Recruiting other box collectors and individuals to support HIOWAA.
• Promoting HIOWAA in your local community.
What skills and attributes do I need to have?
• Good knowledge of your local community
• Outgoing, proactive and self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Numerate with ability to keep accurate records
• Good administration skills
How much time do I need to commit?
As much or as little as you are able to give. As a volunteer you would be responsible for managing the hours that you give - the hours would be to suit you.
What support will I be given?
• We will give you full training on all aspects of this role
• All appropriate materials to support your role including collecting boxes, receipt book, etc.
• A dedicated Volunteer Coordinator will be available to give you support, advice and guidance
• A HIOWAA Volunteer ID badge
Who will I report to?
You will be working with, and reporting to, the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
What benefits can I expect?
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in a charity
• The opportunity of meeting new people and work as a part of a dedicated team
• The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of HIOWAA
How do I apply?
Call the Volunteer Coordinator, Kirsty Watts, on 02380 333377 or email kirsty@hiow-airambulance.org.uk
Events Volunteers
Why we need you:
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are lucky enough to be invited to numbers of events throughout the year, with Summer being a very busy period. We are in demand more and more each year and we need Volunteers to support our Community Fundraisers at these events, helping to raise awareness and funds for the charity.
What will I be doing?
• Manning a merchandise stall.
• Acting as an information source to members of the public, answering questions and telling people about the charity.
• Collecting donations in collection buckets.
• Promoting the charity and our partners (Flight for Life Lottery and Bag it Up).
• Helping to recruit other members of the public to join the HIOWAA team.
What skills and attributes do I need to have?
• Friendly, outgoing personality with an confident and approachable attitude.
• Good communication skills.
How much time do I need to commit?
We fit ourselves around you. The events are booked through head office, and the Volunteer Co-ordinator will send you the event schedule on a regular basis. You let us know which events you can attend.
Who will I report to?
You will be working with, and reporting to, the Volunteer Co-ordinator and the Community Fundraiser for your area.
What support will I be given?
• Full training on all aspects of this role
• Appropriate materials to assist with the event e.g. merchandise, leaflets
• Regular updates on fresh information
• A dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator will be available to give you support, advice and guidance
• A HIOWAA volunteer ID badge
What benefits can I expect?
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in a charity
• A full character reference when required
• The opportunity to meet new people and work as a part of a dedicated team
• The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of HIOWAA
How do I apply?
Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Kirsty Watts, on 02380 33 33 77 or at Kirsty@hiow-air-ambulance.org.uk
Speakers
Why we need you:
We are lucky enough to be invited to talk to lots of groups within the county. These talks help us raise the profile of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and therefore increase the amount of donations received. We are invited to a huge variety of groups, from Cubs and Brownies, to WI’s and Over 60’s groups, so each talk will be a unique experience.
What will I be doing?
• Talking to groups, promoting the charity and the work we do.
• Answering questions the group may have.
• Collecting donations and speakers fees.
• Persuading groups to have HIOWAA as their Charity of the Year.
• Recruiting other individuals to join the HIOWAA team.
What skills and attributes do I need?
• The ability to be able to stand in front of a group and talk with confidence.
• Outgoing, friendly and proactive character.
• Good communication skills.
• Being able to think on your feet.
• An email address.
How much time do I need to commit?
We fit ourselves around you. The talks are booked through head office, and the Volunteer Co-ordinator will send you the talk schedule on a regular basis. You let us know which talks you can do.
Who will I report to?
You will be working with, and reporting to, the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
What support will I be given?
• Full training on all aspects of this role, including shadowing other speakers until you are fully trained.
• Appropriate materials to assist with your talks e.g. visual aids, leaflets.
• Regular updates on fresh information.
• A dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator will be available to give you support, advice and guidance.
• A HIOWAA volunteer ID badge.
What benefits can I expect?
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in a charity.
• A full character reference when required.
• The opportunity to meet new people and work as a part of a dedicated team.
• The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of HIOWAA.
How do I apply?
Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Kirsty Watts, on 02380 33 33 77 or at Kirsty@hiow-air-ambulance.org.uk
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