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Cash Counting Assistant -Voluntary

Location: Yorkshire Air Ambulance HQ, Cayley House, South Lane, Elland, HX5 0HQ

Hours: Weekly commitment to one shift per week, between 2-4 hours per shift between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Reports to: Finance Team

Salary: This is a voluntary role

Do you want to feel as though you are helping to save lives every day? When volunteering for YAA as a Cash Counting Assistant, that is exactly what you will be doing!

At Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), our helicopters are ready to respond to emergencies across Yorkshire – thanks to the generosity of the public and the dedication of our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented volunteer to support our finance team, working alongside another authorised volunteer or member of staff to accurately counting and recording cash donations. This important role supports the lifesaving work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance helping to ensure transparency and efficiency in accordance with charity financial controls. Our community fundraising teams raise an incredible amount of money through attending events, delivering talks, running stalls and undertaking bucket collections across Yorkshire. By helping us to count and process the donations, you’ll enable us to keep flying, helping to save lives across Yorkshire.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a cash counting machine to process donations.
• Accurately recording totals and maintain clear records.
• Count, sort, and bag cash in preparation for banking.
• Safely transfer cash between secure safes within the office.
• The role requires lifting and moving of cash bags and volunteers should be comfortable undertaking these heavy lifting duties, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to financial handling procedures.
• Be honest, trustworthy and able to handle cash responsibly
• Follow all cash handling, security and health and safety procedures
• Report any discrepancies or concerns to the finance team promptly.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Essential:
• Previous experience in a bank or similar cash-handling role is highly desirable.
• Basic IT skills, comfortable using spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel).
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy and accuracy.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team, as cash counting is always carried out by two people for security and accuracy purposes.
• Personal Skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Honest and trustworthy
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable following established procedures
• Positive and cooperative approach to teamwork

Additional Information

• This role is office-based and does not involve public-facing duties.
• Travel expenses can be reimbursed in line with our volunteer policy.
• The volunteer rota and most communications are managed via WhatsApp. Alternative arrangements can be discussed where required.
• Given the role involves handling cash, successful applicants may be asked to provide references prior to been offered the role.
• Volunteers must comply with Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s policies including but not exclusively those covering, confidentiality, information security and data protection, fraud awareness and financial controls.

What We Offer:

• Full training on use of all machines and systems.
• A friendly, supportive environment.
• Training for all tasks.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional team.
• The chance to support a vital charity delivering critical emergency care across Yorkshire.

How to Apply

To apply for this position:
✓ Provide a CV and covering letter stating how your experience, knowledge, abilities and skills match the job requirements along with why you are applying. Send this through to Ruth Crossley, Finance Manager, r.crossley@yaa.org.uk.

Closing date: 5 pm Monday 23rd November 2026.

Interviews to take place at our HQ Cayley House on Wednesday 9th December 2026.

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