Volunteer Bucket Collector

Organisation Name:
The Children's Air Ambulance Service

Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Health
Transport

Location of voluntary activity:
York & North Yorkshire

When are volunteers needed: Ongoing for events & collections

Type of Voluntary Activity:
Customer Service
Event Support
Fundraising

Role description:
We are looking for Bucket Collection Volunteers to support our work by raising awareness and increasing income through holding bucket collections in your local community
Bucket collections usually take place in supermarkets, train stations and local events, where you will be required to wear a branded t-shirt, whilst holding a collection bucket.

What we need from you

Enthusiastic and motivated with a knowledge of your local community and a passion for the work of The Children’s Air Ambulance, helping to generate new ideas whilst building and maintaining relationships with local supporters.

This role is on an on-going basis, but you will be required to help at collections no more than monthly at the most, but every 2-3 months being more realistic. Ideally, during a collection you will need a spare 3-4 hours

What we can offer you

25% discount on donated goods
Training & Development
A named regional fundraiser to support you.
Reasonable travel costs reimbursed.
Improved mental health & wellbeing.
Learn new skills & meet new friends.
Supporting a great cause within your community.
What we can offer you

25% discount on donated goods
Training & Development
A named regional fundraiser to support you.
Reasonable travel costs reimbursed.
Improved mental health & wellbeing.
Learn new skills & meet new friends.
Supporting a great cause within your community.
No experience necessary as full training will be provided.

Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
No experience necessary as full training will be provided but previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
All volunteers must be aged 16 years old or above.

Will there be a DBS check? Yes

Driving Licence required? No

Volunteer's own vehicle required? No

Suitable for:
Families
Groups
Ongoing Volunteering

What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
What we can offer you

25% discount on donated goods
Training & Development
A named regional fundraiser to support you.
Reasonable travel costs reimbursed.
Improved mental health & wellbeing.
Learn new skills & meet new friends.
Supporting a great cause within your community.
No experience necessary as full training will be provided.

How to get involved:
Please complete the application form on the link below or email volunteering@theairambulanceservice.org.uk for more information

Web link: Click here

Closing date: 31-07-2025