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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Volunteering pathways – a route to employment

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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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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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?

Patient stories
An unexpected holiday excursion
During a family camping holiday near Ilfracombe, David started to experience chest pains.

Patient stories
The terrible tragedy of a road traffic collision
Sadly, not all patients we attend have the happy outcomes we would wish for them.

Fundraising stories
Exeter Round Table celebrates £100k of support for DAA
Devon Air Ambulance is the beneficiary of years of fundraising support.

Patient stories
A split second almost changed Macauley’s life forever
Macauley sustained a serious head injury when he slipped on ice and spooked a horse that kicked out.

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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.

Patient stories
Coming back from the unthinkable
Alex was left fighting for his life when a 7.5 tonne Royal Mail van crashed into him during his walk home