Youth Speaker – Volunteer Role

Youth Speaker – Volunteer Role

Posted for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Posted by Hive Portsmouth

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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

What are the benefits? • Full training and ongoing support from our Volunteering Manager and Engagement Officer • The chance to inspire and educate young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight • Reasonable expenses reimbursed • Be part of a friendly, supportive team • Play a vital role in keeping critical care in the air and on the road

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered ([email protected]). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

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What skills do I need?

What skills do I need?

• 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 for Training