Community First Aider (South Kent)

Overview

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact. At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education. We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you'll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you'll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It's great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid to those in need through local events.
• Provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
• Support the growth of community partnerships, helping to grow membership and fundraising.
• Promote the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Support and Training

• Induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role will be provided.
• A supportive environment while you are volunteering with us.
• Information about volunteer roles and what we expect from volunteers is included in the volunteer charter.