Welcome to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

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Welcome to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

...and thank you for your interest in our organisation. We're currently looking for talented fundraisers to fill three key positions within our income generation team, and on these pages, you'll find information about the roles, the organisation and the life-saving work we do.


You'll also find some of the many reasons we think you'll love being part of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance team.

Read on to find out more, but first, an introduction.



A welcome message from Mike Dukes, Director of Income Generation



We’re entering an exciting new chapter. In order to reach more patients, we have plans for a second aircraft and a new airbase.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is growing and so is our team.


The incredible support from the communities we serve has given us the strong financial base to build for the future and now, to introduce three important new roles to DSAA.


If you’re a top fundraising professional who thrives on freedom, brings strong sector experience, and loves building strong relationships, we want you.


Your skillsets will enable our extraordinary crew to save more lives and ensure our future is as strong as our past.


Our team is expanding. Our impact is growing. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and help shape our future.


Mike Dukes - Director of Income Generation



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