Community First Aider (Staffordshire, Shropshire & Wolverhampton)

Sja's West; Wolverhampton, Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Wolverhampton is seeking volunteers to serve as Community First Aiders. You will deliver vital first aid during local events and educate the public on first aid practices. Ideal candidates are passionate about helping others and improving community resilience. Join us in making a difference through first aid and community support. Training and induction will be provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others.
• Caring about community wellbeing.
• Ability to deliver first aid.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid to those in need through local events.
• Provide education to the public to grow the ripple effect of First Aid.
• Support the growth of community partnerships to bring people to the cause.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid to those in need through local events.
• Provide education to the public to grow the ripple effect of First Aid.
• Support the growth of community partnerships to bring people to the cause, grow membership and fundraising.

What you can expect

You will receive a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. A supportive environment will be provided while you are volunteering with us. Information about volunteer roles is included in the role descriptions, and what we expect from volunteers is included in the volunteer charter.

Events and application timeline

We will be running a number of information events locally, including: 10/03/2025. We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on: 17/02/2025. Closing date for these opportunities is: 17/02/2025.

How to apply

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact the hiring manager, Josh Finnegan, via emailing: [e-mail]

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