THE North West Air Ambulance Charity has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.
 

The accreditation shows that the North West-based charity values volunteers, demonstrating a commitment to volunteering from within the organisation.
 

The North West Air Ambulance Charity has over 500 volunteers spanning the whole of the North West. Their dedication, time and skills are integral to the charity so it can continue its lifesaving work.
 

The Investing in Volunteers accreditation is the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. After f5 days of intensive external assessments by the Investing in Volunteers’ assessors, the charity received the good news.
 

Steve Bray, Merseyside Volunteer, said:- “I really enjoy volunteering with North West Air Ambulance Charity at the Old Swan shop. There’s great comradery between staff, volunteers, and customers. I feel like I have a voice at the shop, the staff listen to my ideas. It feels like one big team, everyone is equal and valued, and the staff know the power of a ‘thank you’ to their volunteers. For anyone else looking to volunteer, I’d recommend the charity and especially their Old Swan store. You can have a laugh and joke (dancing and air guitar optional!), meet new people, all whilst knowing you’re making a worthwhile difference for a fantastic cause that needs all the help and awareness it can get.”
 

Since the beginning of the year, the North West Air Ambulance Charity has been called to over 329 incidents across Merseyside. The charity is solely funded by public donations, with volunteers helping to raise the vital funds needed to keep the charity saving lives.
 

Helen Doward, Head of Volunteering, said:- “Everyone at the charity is delighted with the Investing in Volunteers achievement, it really is a reflection of how much we value our volunteers and the incredible impact they make. We are proud to offer an exceptional volunteer experience and invite people across the North West to come and join our lifesaving team.”
 

The North West Air Ambulance Charity is looking for volunteers to join its team in its Old Swan and Heswall retail shops. To learn more about their lifesaving work or to explore volunteering opportunities, head to nwairambulance.org.uk.