Challenge badge volunteer
Learn more about the volunteer roles currently available, but if you have specific skills, ideas and enthusiasm, please get in touch.
Why we need you?
After a phenomenal response from groups wishing to take part in the East Anglian Air Ambulance Challenge Badge, we need more volunteers who can both talk about the work of East Anglian Air Ambulance and teach CPR.
The Challenge Badge is a different and fun way to engage with schools and youth groups across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Primarily aimed at children aged 10 -14 years old, the challenge is designed to teach participants about different aspects of the charity. In particular we want to teach participating groups all about the work of East Anglian Air Ambulance and vital CPR skills so that, one day, those we teach might become somebody else’s life-saver.
What will I be doing?
Delivering our free high-quality CPR and defibrillator awareness sessions.
Delivering prepared talks of around 30 minutes to a variety of different audiences. PowerPoint slides, an iPad with the presentation already downloaded, and a projector and screen are provided if you wish to use them, or you can use your own equipment if you prefer.
When can I volunteer?
When delivering the Challenge Badge CPR courses and talks, we are usually guided by the requests and what dates and times suit the groups asking us to attend. The highest demand is for weekdays and evenings. You can contact the group to discuss alternatives and to agree a date and time that is convenient to both of you.
We hope to see you volunteering with us at least once a month subject to suitable opportunities being available. Obviously, you’re very welcome to do more than that and we love to see you getting the most out of volunteering with East Anglian Air Ambulance!
What we’re looking for?
- Previous experience of delivering CPR training is preferable but not essential as full training will be given.
- Confident in public speaking and delivering training, especially to a younger audience.
- Flexible with your time and able to attend courses at short notice with an ability to deliver at least one session each month. These are likely to include courses in the evenings and at weekends.
- Must be able to travel across the county you cover to attend courses and have access to your own transport.
- Physically able to deliver all aspects of training, which will involve performing CPR on a mannequin.
- You will also need to be able to kneel on the floor to demonstrate.
- Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable.
- A commitment to undertake training.
What’s in it for you?
- Full training (Train the Trainer) and a comprehensive induction provided by East Anglian Air Ambulance, as well as ongoing support.
- Join an inclusive and diverse organisation.
- Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference.
- Give back to your local community.
- Reasonable out of pocket expenses in line with East Anglian Air Ambulance’s Volunteer Expenses Policy.
Interested?
Please complete our online application form.
For further information please contact info@eaaa.org.uk or call 03450 669999.
We look forward to meeting you!