Youth Speaker – Volunteer

Introduction

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance runs a dedicated Youth Programme aimed at inspiring and educating the younger generation across our region. This programme includes delivering fun, engaging presentations to primary-aged children in schools and youth clubs, as well as attending career events to spark interest in emergency services and charity careers.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver these sessions in schools (through assemblies and class visits) and at youth organisations such as Brownies, Beavers, and Cubs.

Our presentation focuses on when and how to call 999 and explains the vital role that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance plays in emergencies. Sessions include a short role play where children can practise making a 999 call in a safe, supportive environment.

What will I be doing?

• Delivering engaging presentations to school groups or youth organisations
• Promoting the correct use of the 999 emergency number
• Raising awareness of the work of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
• Supporting relationships with schools, teachers, students, and youth leaders
• Responding to questions from children in an age-appropriate way

• Confidence in public speaking and adapting your approach for different age groups

• The ability to “think on the spot” as changes often happen last minute

• Strong communication skills with both children and adults

• Willingness to undergo a DBS check

• Basic IT skills (to use the presentation and access volunteer communications)

• Ideally, access to your own transport – a large prop bag is provided for use during the role play activity

• Willingness to be flexible and supportive with logistics of equipment

• Willing to travel to the mainland for training

Posted for:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Age restrictions
  Volunteers must be over the age of 18
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentially Policy
• DBS check required
  Volunteers must be willing to undertake a DBS as this may change
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Suitable for Supported Volunteering
• Suitable for Under 16's
• Suitable for Under 18's
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

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Time Commitment Each session lasts approximately one hour, including Q&A. Most presentations take place during the school day, though some are held in the evenings at youth groups.

We ask that all volunteers aim to support a minimum of five sessions per year, with full flexibility to choose when and where to volunteer. All upcoming opportunities are listed on our volunteer app, allowing you to sign up for the missions that best suit your interests and availability. Volunteering with us is designed to be flexible and led by you.

This opportunity is available Countywide.