This in from Sherie, on behalf of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Ed
Volunteers play a key role in the charity’s fund raising activities and their contribution towards the fight to save lives across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is invaluable.
Specifically, volunteers are needed to help out at fundraising events, to give talks to groups and organisations and to manage the distribution of collection boxes. The charity is also keen to hear from individuals who have specific skills that can be utilised to help with fundraising.
In a recent survey carried out by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, it was found that the most significant reason for volunteering was the desire to give back to the community (83%), whilst 48% of respondents stated that meeting new people was a strong reason for volunteering, 19% indicated that their personal (direct or indirect) experiences of being rescued by the Air Ambulance was the key reason behind volunteering and 15% stated that they wanted to develop existing skills.
Volunteer co-ordinator Kirsty Watts commented,
“Our volunteers strongly agree that they enjoy volunteering and are proud of the contribution that they make to a worthy cause and this feedback is important to us.”
The charity is particularly keen to recruit new volunteers in the Alton, Alresford and Hedge End areas but would love to hear from anyone in Hampshire and The Isle of Wight. For further information please contact Volunteer Co-ordinator Kirsty Watts on
023 8033 3377 or [email protected]
