Community First Aider (Bedfordshire)

About the role

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.

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.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver first aid to those in need through local events.
• Provide education to the public, promoting the ripple effect of First Aid.
• Support the growth of community partnerships and help grow membership and fundraising.
• Share first aid skills and knowledge to make communities safer and more resilient.

Information Events

• Date, time and location to be advised.
• Volunteering selection session - date, time and location to be advised.

Training & Induction

• Welcome Event (Induction) - date, time and location to be advised.
• Training for role - date, time and location to be advised.

Closing date

29/05/2026

Contact Information

Please contact the hiring manager via emailing:

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