Emergency Responder (Barking, Dagenham & Newham)

Overview

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

Our Mission

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.

Role

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference. Through volunteering as an Emergency Responder, you'll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering essential first aid and lifesaving clinical care at community and major events in your areas, including at sporting events, concerts, community festivals.

Training and Support

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Candidates will attend a 30 minute interview. New volunteers will attend a network training session as part of their welcome and be introduced to the processes of St John Ambulance. New volunteers will also be provided with a buddy to guide them through the process.

Emergency Responder Programme

The Emergency Responder programme includes:

• A knowledge workbook to work through at your own pace before the course, supported by members of your network
• 16 hours of self directed e learning, done alongside the workbook
• 48 hours of in person training sessions spread over 6 days

Those with a Level 3 qualification or higher in First Responder on Scene (FROS) or First Responder Emergency Care (FREC) already will only have to complete 16 hours of in person training sessions.

Closing Date

Closing date for these opportunities is: 06/12/2026

Contact

If you'd like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our hiring manager, Chibuike Smith, via emailing:

Application

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below: