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Former patient Daisy with her family

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A floral fundraising thank you

When nine-day-old Daisy fell ill, Devon Air Ambulance responded swiftly. Her parents fundraised their thanks with flowers!

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Volunteers with a crew member next to our helicopter

Blog, Retail stories, Volunteer stories

What’s it like to volunteer at a DAA charity shop?

Volunteers are the backbone of our high street charity shop presence. Whether they are helping with sorting and preparing garments for resale, or serving our customers, their contribution is incredibly valuable to our service.

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A group of volunteers in one of our Devon Air Ambulance charity shops

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Volunteering pathways – a route to employment

As well as making a positive contribution, volunteering can be a fantastic pathway to employment. Aimee and Kyle are two such volunteers.

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Volunteer Simon Card, with one of our crew

Blog, Volunteer stories

Simon Card: one of our long-standing volunteers

The spotlight on a volunteer who has made an enormous contribution to Devon Air Ambulance over the years.

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Our crew flying one of our air ambulances

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10 top flying-themed songs

Feel you need a little bit of a boost? Our high-flying hits countdown will give you an uplift any day of the week.

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A helicopter at a community landing site

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Why are our helicopters red?

Why are our helicopters red?
We are often asked this question, so why not turn it into a creative lesson?

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The local community meets our crew

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Aircraft safety at Devon Air Ambulance

Crew and public safety is central to every mission. Paramedic, Aaron Bushnell shares operational insights.

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Our retail volunteers

Blog, Volunteer stories

A story of mental health recovery

A volunteer shares an important story on World Mental Health day 2024

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DAA staff and retail volunteers

Blog, Volunteer stories

Volunteering pathways – a route to employment

As well as making a positive contribution, volunteering can be a fantastic pathway to employment. Aimee and Kyle are two such volunteers.

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John Druett

Blog, Volunteer stories

John Druett

John is a Tavistock charity box collector and decided to support us after his grandad was airlifted.

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