Become a future Flyer
If your under 25 and are looking to boost your future job prospects, then our ‘future flyers’ programme may be perfect for you
What is Future Flyers?
The future flyers scheme is supported by a grant from the Principality Building Society and aims to give young volunteers looking for work, a vital boost. By becoming a ‘future flyer’, you will be able to enhance your skills while adding to your CV.
What does it involve?
Volunteers aged under 25 can sign up to the scheme and will be given a ‘future flyers’ pack that contains a logbook, where they can record hours worked, which is countersigned by their supervisor.
The volunteers will also complete an online course covering financial planning, CV writing and career planning. Upon completion of the course and having completed an agreed number of volunteer hours, the young volunteer will be presented with a certificate of completion and a skills record.
The job candidate will then be able to take the pack, plus a reference if applicable, to their future employer or course tutor as evidence of their community and social responsibility.
What are the benefits of this scheme?
As well as supporting us to continue our lifesaving work, enrolling in this scheme has many benefits for yourself too:
- Helps raise awareness and the profile of Wales Air Ambulance.
- Excellent opportunity to make friends and socialise.
- Learn new skills and experience.
- It looks great on your CV.
- It can have a positive impact on your own well-being and confidence.
- Benefits your community and helps others in need.
- A fulfilling and rewarding experience.
- Gives a sense of purpose and belonging.
Why we need you?
Volunteers are the backbone of the Wales Air Ambulance, and their support enables us to serve the people of Wales and save lives.
Key to our success, we are proud to have a passionate and committed team of volunteers who go above and beyond to support their local community. Quite simply, we could not operate our services and continue to save lives without the support of our wonderful volunteers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Future Flyers scheme?
It is a scheme aimed at helping to give our young volunteers a helping hand to find a job or course place
How does it work?
When a young volunteer signs up with Wales Air Ambulance we offer the chance to join the scheme
What does the scheme involve?
We’ll give you a pack, complete with a log book to record your volunteer hours. We’ll also offer you bespoke training geared to finding work. We offer a skills record sheet, which records your volunteering activities and we aim to offer a reference. You will be able to take the pack to an interview, potentially giving you an advantage over other candidates.
Is this scheme for me?
If you are under 25 and looking for work or a course this could be ideal for you.
What if I'm over 25?
This still might be useful for you. The scheme is aimed at first-time jobseekers, but if you think it would benefit you we could discuss your options.
Do I need to be a volunteer?
We ask that those enrolled on the scheme fulfil a certain number of hours before they receive the certificate of completion that comes with the pack.