Devon Air Ambulance seek volunteers in Exeter

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shopdaat.org, where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse.

DAA is calling upon locals who may be looking for something new to try in 2025 and could offer their spare time to volunteer with the friendly team in Marsh Barton.

The charity is looking for keen helpers who can put their interests and knowledge to use and are specifically in need of people who are interested in books, jewellery, watches or stamps, as well as gaming, vinyl records and those who could support by taking simple pictures of all the fantastic items kindly donated.

Pete Vallance, Head of Business Development for Devon Air Ambulance said: ‘It's important that we understand the value of every donation and want to make sure we do our best in raising the maximum amount possible to keep our crews responding across the county – this is one way in which volunteers can support us.

'If anyone out there has a real passion for these specific things, we would love to take advantage of their knowledge. We appreciate any time you can spare, and it does not have to be on a regular basis. This is a great flexible opportunity to join DAA and make some new friends.’

The charity’s online shopping volunteers play a key role in maximising the potential of the many unique and unusual items donated through their high street locations. Donated items sold online can often fetch a higher price, helping to generate essential income that keeps DAA’s specialist crews responding to time-critical missions across the county and beyond.

If you think you could use your skills and knowledge to help DAA, please get in touch with the volunteering team here: Express your interest - Devon Air Ambulance Trust.