Community First Aider

Community First Aider Already registered? Click here Register here to become a volunteer What will you be doing? Ensuring first aid is available to those who need it in your community Supporting local events with a primary focus on community engagement and education Advocating St John in communities through talks and demonstrations Delivering our fundraising campaigns at events, talks and roadshows Seeking and maximising fundraising opportunities through community activity Supporting the delivery of campaigns and programmes Being part of a thriving Community First Aid Network Representing St John Ambulance positively and in line with our HEART values. Key information Start Date: 2nd September 2026 End Date: 6th January 2027 Volunteer: Weekly Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening Tasks: Requirements for the role Ability to use your training to recognise the welfare and wellness needs of those you interact with Ability to communicate effectively verbally with a wide range of people Ability to motivate, inspire and support others Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people Strong listening, compassion, and empathy skills Enthusiasm for the work of St John Ambulance and ability to model our values Ability to work as part of a team Physical fitness for a role which requires moving around an event, and treating people (including the ability to kneel by a collapsed patient and deliver effective chest compressions for at least two minutes without stopping). Training: Mandatory training: Induction programme introducing you to the charity Community First Aider course Speaking & listening skills Demonstrator skills Essential training including safeguarding, health & safety and GDPR. Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location Interests: Children, Community, Emergency services, Event, Festivals, Health and safety, Health and wellbeing, Hospitals, Medicine, Public events Suitability: 18 and over Activities: First Aid, Fundraising, Lending a helping hand, Training DBS Check: Yes Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: Yes About St John Ambulance, Oldham Rochdale & Tameside Network We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe. We are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. Charity Number 1077265/1 View St John Ambulance, Oldham Rochdale & Tameside Network's profile Back to top Keep up to date with the latest in your community Email Address Get in touch 0161 339 2345 [email protected] Useful Links In Your Community Oldham Rochdale Tameside About Action Together Who We Are Our Team Our Strategy Our Volunteering Strategy Equity, Diversity & Inclusion For Organisations Become a member Receive our eBulletins Manage your Organisation Find Funding Support with Volunteers Events and Training Join our Networks For Individuals Register to Volunteer Find Volunteer Opportunities Find Community Activities Hire A Community Space Jobs Accessibility Cookies Privacy Notice © 2024 Action Together CIO is the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. A registered charity (No.1165512). Website design, development and support by Northbridge Digital and Boba Studio