The charity is looking to recruit more volunteers to help in a range of roles. It has charity shops in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton and Topsham.

Devon Air Ambulance Trust is currently looking for people to join its volunteer team.

The charity has 450 helpers giving up, on average, four hours a week to fundraise or work in one of its 17 shops.

In East Devon, the air ambulance has shops in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton and Topsham.

Cara Jones, volunteer manager, said there were roles for everyone, ranging from box collecting, attending cheque presentations, working in a charity shop or giving talks. She added: “Our volunteers are an invaluable part of our team and ensure we remain truly rooted in the community we serve. If you have a couple of hours to spare, we would love to hear from you. We appreciate you may have other commitments, so we welcome flexible volunteers who do not need to commit to a minimum amount of time.”

Contact Cara on 01392 466666 or email c.jones@daat.org.